mango

Mangifera indica L.

Mango develops a dense, rounded or spreading crown above a substantial trunk. Its edible fruits vary greatly in size, shape and colour, reflecting many cultivated forms. Trees are grown throughout the tropics and sometimes become naturalized beyond gardens. Kew Plants of the World Online: Mangifera indica, flora descriptions

Botanical name

Mangifera indica L. is an accepted species of Anacardiaceae, matching the stored scientific name. Kew Plants of the World Online: Mangifera indica

Recognizing the plant

The long, leathery leaves are arranged alternately; young foliage may be pinkish, amber or pale green before darkening. Branched flower panicles appear at shoot tips and contain both male and bisexual flowers. Each fleshy fruit is a drupe surrounding a single large, flattened seed within a woody covering. University of Florida IFAS Extension: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Bloom window

Florida, United States

In Florida, mango trees flower between December and April. The timing depends on the cultivar and the weather during that particular growing season. University of Florida IFAS Extension: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Native range

Its native range extends from Assam to southern Yunnan in China, in seasonally dry tropical Asia. The far wider modern distribution includes introduced populations across tropical islands and continental regions. Kew Plants of the World Online: Mangifera indica

Ecological relationships

Florida flowers are pollinated by several kinds of insects, including thrips and flies; honey bees also contribute, but to a smaller extent. University of Florida IFAS Extension: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

A growing note

For a Florida garden, choose a sunny, warm position with good drainage. Mango can grow in several soil types, but persistently poorly drained ground limits its performance. University of Florida IFAS Extension: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Botanical sources

Reviewed 2026-10-11. Seasonal development varies with location and growing conditions.