Mango Tree Scions (Pick Species)
Mango Tree Scions – 9 Inch Premium Grafting Cuttings | Buy Mango Scions Online
Grow your own delicious mangoes with high-quality mango tree scions from GiardinoFresco.com. Select your preferred mango variety and the exact number of units you need. Each fresh scion measures 9 inches long and comes carefully wrapped in grafting tape to maintain moisture and protect the buds during shipping.
Why Choose Our Mango Scions?
• True-to-type varieties: Get the exact flavor, size, and fruit quality of popular mango cultivars.
• Ready for grafting: Ideal for cleft, whip, veneer, or side grafting onto compatible mango rootstocks.
• Fresh and vigorous: Harvested from healthy, productive mother trees at the optimal tight-bud stage.
• Perfect for home orchards, multi-grafted trees, or expanding your tropical fruit collection.
Grafting is both an art and a science — success is not guaranteed. Factors like your technique, rootstock health, timing, and aftercare all play a role. Many growers achieve 50-80% success with proper methods, so patience and practice are key.
Basic Mango Tree Grafting Instructions (Cleft Graft – Great for Beginners)
1. Gather Tools Sharp grafting knife (sterilized), grafting tape, plastic bag for humidity, and a vigorous pencil-thick mango rootstock seedling.
2. Prepare the Rootstock Cut the rootstock horizontally 2–3 inches above the soil. Make a clean vertical split about 1 inch deep in the center.
3. Prepare the Scion Trim the base of your 9-inch mango scion into a wedge shape (2–3 cm long). Keep the terminal bud and shorten leaves, leaving short petioles.
4. Join the Graft Insert the scion wedge into the rootstock split. Align the cambium layers (greenish layer under the bark) on at least one side. Wrap tightly with grafting tape to secure and seal.
5. Protect and Maintain Humidity Cover the grafted area with a clear plastic bag to create a warm, humid environment. Place in bright shade. Keep soil moist but not soggy—avoid overwatering.
6. Aftercare New growth often appears in 2–4 weeks. Gradually remove the bag once leaves emerge. Remove tape after the union heals (1–3 months). Harden off in shade before full sun exposure. Remove any rootstock suckers promptly.
Best Results Tips: Graft during warm, humid weather when buds are active. Work cleanly and quickly. Match scion and rootstock diameters closely for better cambium contact.
These premium mango grafting scions let you propagate reliable, fast-fruiting trees with confidence. Whether you’re creating a single-variety orchard or a multi-graft mango tree, our 9-inch scions deliver excellent starting material.
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Mango growing guide
Plant facts at a glance
Botanical name: Mangifera indica
What ships: Scion wood (optional grafting kit)
Mature size: Standard mango trees can reach 30–40 ft or more in the ground. With yearly pruning after harvest, most home growers keep them at 10–15 ft.
Sun: Full sun (8+ hours). Needs good drainage. Once established it tolerates South Florida's sandy and rocky soils.
Water: Water deeply 2–3 times a week the first few months, then about weekly in dry spells. Established trees are fairly drought tolerant. Avoid soggy soil.
Cold hardiness / USDA zones: USDA zones 10–11, and warm spots in 9b. Young trees are damaged near 30–32°F and mature trees at about 25°F. North of zone 10, keep it in a container or protect it from frost.
Time to fruit: Grafted trees often flower within 1–3 years and fruit in about 3–4 years. Florida mangoes mostly ripen May–September, depending on variety.
Taste and uses: Fresh eating, smoothies, juices, salsas, chutneys, desserts and drying. Green mango is used in pickles and salads.
Container vs. in-ground: Compact ('condo') varieties do well for years in a 15–25 gallon pot with pruning. Standard varieties are best in the ground in zone 10b–11.
Care
Fertilize young trees lightly every 1–2 months in the growing season with a fruit-tree mix (for example 6-6-6 or 10-10-10 with minors), tapering off as the tree matures.
Prune right after harvest to keep the tree low and open. Avoid heavy pruning in late fall, because that removes next year's flowers.
Watch for anthracnose on flowers and fruit in wet weather. Good airflow and copper sprays (per label) help.
Mulch 2–4 in. deep, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.
Frequently asked questions
How long until a grafted mango tree fruits?
Grafted trees usually flower within 1–3 years and set useful crops in about 3–4 years. Seedling trees can take 5–8 years.
Can I grow a mango tree in a pot?
Yes, especially dwarf or 'condo' types. Use a large, well-draining pot (15–25 gallons once established), prune after harvest, and move it inside if frost threatens.
How cold can a mango tree handle?
Young trees can be damaged near freezing (30–32°F). Cover or move potted trees when cold is forecast.
Why are my mango flowers turning black?
Usually it's anthracnose, a fungus that spreads in rainy or humid weather during bloom. Good airflow and a labeled fungicide during flowering help.
Do you ship to my state?
Yes. Ships nationwide, with shipping calculated at checkout. Local pickup in Miami and delivery in Miami-Dade also available. Questions? Call or text Tony at 786-774-2125.
Growing information is based on University of Florida IFAS Extension guidance. Results vary with climate and care.
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