Philippine Filipino Mango Tree, Manila Grafted

The Philippine Mango Tree, Manila Grafted (Mangifera indica), known as Manila in Mexico and Carabao in the Philippines, is a grafted tree that produces small, fiberless fruit with a soft, melting texture and sweet, rich flavor. It ships in a 3-gallon container, grown in the subtropical climate of Homestead, Florida.

At a glance

• Variety: Manila / Carabao (Mangifera indica)
• Propagation: Grafted
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Regular, avoiding waterlogging
• Container: Ships in a 3-gallon container, about 12 to 18 months old
• Fruiting: Can bear fruit in 2 to 3 years with proper care
• Type: Edible fruit tree
• Sizes: 1 to 2 feet in 1-gallon, 2 to 3 feet in 3-gallon, 4 feet in 3-gallon, 4 feet in 7-gallon

Best for

• South Florida and similar subtropical gardens
• Use as a fruiting shade tree
• Ornamental appeal from fruit that hangs in clusters
• Gardeners wanting small, fiberless mangoes
• Fresh eating

How to grow

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season, and prune to maintain shape and remove diseased or dead branches.

Flavor profile

The fruit has a soft, melting texture and a sweet, rich flavor with the unique aroma typical of Indo-Chinese mango types. Mangoes are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm grows its Philippine Mango trees in Homestead, Florida, where the subtropical climate supports robust growth and fruit production.