Mango

Key Features:

Type: Tropical evergreen tree Height: Up to 35–40 meters (115–130 ft).

Lifespan: Can live and bear fruit for over 100 years.

Leaves: Long, leathery, dark green.

Fruit: Fleshy drupe (stone fruit) with a single seed; sweet, aromatic flavor.

Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral.

Watering: Regular during growing season; reduce in winter.

Flowering & Fruiting:

Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring.

Fruit Harvest: Late spring to summer (varies by variety and region).

Uses: Consumed fresh, in juices, pickles, desserts Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, leaves and bark also used in traditional medicine.

Propagation: By seeds (less common for commercial use), grafting or budding used for maintaining quality varieties.