{"product_id":"fruit-cocktail-mango-tree","title":"Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail Mango Tree – Sweet, Complex \u0026amp; Fiberless Florida Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a mango with a name that perfectly describes its flavor! The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Fruit Cocktail’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a specialty Florida mango prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, complex tropical flavor, juicy flesh, and smooth eating quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than delivering a simple one-note mango flavor, Fruit Cocktail is known for a combination of fruity tropical notes that can remind you of a bowl of mixed fruit. It is an exciting choice for mango enthusiasts, tropical fruit collectors, Florida backyard growers, and anyone looking for something different from the typical supermarket mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Taste \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail mango is known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich and complex tropical flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. As the name suggests, its flavor can offer a mixture of fruity notes rather than tasting like a traditional one-dimensional mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on ripeness, you may notice characteristics reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emixed tropical and stone fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a distinctive dessert-quality mango experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flesh is juicy with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elittle to no objectionable fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a smooth and enjoyable texture when eaten fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail mangoes are excellent eaten straight from the tree and can also be used for smoothies, fruit salads, sorbets, juices, desserts and tropical sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Size \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-sized mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although individual fruit size varies depending on tree maturity, crop load and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit typically develops an oval to somewhat elongated shape. As it matures, the skin changes from green toward yellow and may develop additional coloration depending on sun exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the flesh develops an attractive yellow to orange color with a juicy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail develops into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderately vigorous mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most mango cultivars, the tree can become considerably larger if allowed to grow without pruning. In a residential landscape, regular canopy management can keep the tree much more manageable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith consistent annual pruning, backyard growers can aim to maintain the tree at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making routine maintenance and fruit harvesting easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail is not considered a true dwarf mango tree, so in-ground planting is generally preferred when adequate space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Fruit Cocktail Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail mango is a Florida mango selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown primarily for its distinctive dessert-quality flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is considerably less common in mainstream commercial production than varieties such as Haden, Kent or Tommy Atkins, making it an interesting addition for mango collectors and specialty tropical fruit growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Fruit Cocktail’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit Cocktail Mango, Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No widely recognized alternative cultivar name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit Cocktail is the name of the mango \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree is not a multi-grafted tree producing several different types of fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Fruit Cocktail Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail generally produces during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida summer mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact ripening period can vary depending on location, winter temperatures, flowering time, rainfall, tree maturity and other growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Fruit Cocktail is a less commonly documented cultivar than some major Florida mango varieties, harvest timing may vary from one growing region to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant your Fruit Cocktail mango tree in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong sunlight encourages healthy growth, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid locations where water regularly collects around the root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted mango trees regularly while their root systems become established. Once established, mango trees become relatively drought tolerant. Allow the soil to drain between watering and avoid keeping the root zone constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed young trees with a fertilizer appropriate for mangoes or tropical fruit trees. Micronutrients may also be beneficial depending on your soil conditions. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can encourage leafy growth rather than flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune after harvest to maintain a manageable height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and make harvesting easier. Starting size-control pruning when the tree is young will make the mature tree easier to manage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees are tropical and sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures, particularly while young. In Central Florida and other areas that experience occasional freezes, plant in a warm, protected location and protect young trees during cold weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young Fruit Cocktail mango trees can be grown in large containers. Long-term container growing requires adequate root space, excellent drainage, appropriate nutrition and regular pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for a mango that's a little different from the ordinary, Fruit Cocktail makes an exciting addition to your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, complex and fruity tropical flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives mango lovers another flavor profile to experience while still providing the pleasure of harvesting fresh mangoes directly from their own backyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Cocktail is especially appealing to collectors who enjoy growing multiple mango varieties and comparing their different flavors, textures and harvest periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit Cocktail Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Fruit Cocktail’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruit Cocktail Mango, Fruit Cocktail Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, rich and complex with mixed tropical fruit notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy and low in fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately vigorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained Backyard Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 ft. with regular pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally during Florida's summer mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular while establishing; moderate once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards and mango collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46726616449213,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":46726616481981,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gal","offer_id":46726616514749,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gal","offer_id":46726616547517,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/FRUITC_1.png?v=1777827713","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/fruit-cocktail-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}