Plant knowledge
Mango
Mangifera indica
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- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Origin
- South Asia
- Native status
- native
- Habit
- tree
- Mature height
- 10–25 m
- Mature spread
- 8–15 m
- Climate
- Tropical homesteads and orchards
- Light
- full sun
- Water
- moderate
- Soil
- Deep, well-drained loam
- Growth
- Moderate
- Flowering
- Panicles before fruit set
- Fruiting
- Major fruit crop
Uses
- Homestead fruit
- Orchard and campus shade
Care
- Sun, space and wet-season establishment. Variety choice is a horticultural decision.
Landscape uses
- Home gardens
- Institutional groves
Food tree with deep cultural value.
Environmental benefits
- Shade
- Food
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