Mango – Mangifera indica ‘Manila Mango’

General Landscape Uses: Shade tree, edible, specimen plant, screen Ecological Restoration Notes: Low risk for invasiveness Description: A medium to large evergreen tree with a dense, dome-shaped canopy. Leaves are lanceolate, leathery, and often droop elegantly. Dimensions: Height 30 – 50 ft. Growth Rate: Fast Native Range: India, Southeast Asia Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical lowlands, monsoon forests, and open riverine areas. Soils: Well-drained, sand, loam, rock, acidic to neutral (pH 5.5 – 7.5) Nutritional Requirements: High Salt Water Tolerance: Low Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high Light Requirements: Full Sun Flower Color: Yellowish-white to pinkish-white Flower Characteristics: Small, clusters, fragrant Flowering Season: Late winter to early spring Fruit: Fleshy drupe; ‘Manila’ is typically yellow-skinned, kidney-shaped, with smooth, fiberless, sweet flesh. Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts bees, butterflies, and fruit-eating birds. Host plant for various butterfly species. Horticultural Notes: Propagated by seed, grafting Comments: The sap and skin contain urushiol (the same allergen in poison ivy); some individuals may develop a rash upon contact.