{"product_id":"harvest-moon-mango-tree","title":"Harvest Moon Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon Mango Tree – Large, Sweet \u0026amp; Fiberless Florida Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo big with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Harvest Moon’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Florida mango cultivar known for producing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large, attractive fruit with sweet tropical flavor and smooth, low-fiber to fiberless flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon is an exciting choice for backyard growers who love impressive, oversized mangoes without sacrificing eating quality. Its combination of fruit size, sweetness, and Florida heritage makes it a standout addition to a tropical food forest, backyard orchard, or specialty mango collection.\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\u003eHarvest Moon mangoes have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, pleasant and rich tropical mango flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with juicy, smooth flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile some exceptionally large mango varieties are grown primarily for size, Harvest Moon offers both impressive fruit and enjoyable fresh-eating quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flesh has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every little objectionable fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a smooth texture that makes the mango excellent for eating fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon is also great for smoothies, juices, fruit salads, mango salsa, sorbets, desserts and preserves. Because the fruit can become exceptionally large, a single mango can provide plenty of flesh for sharing or recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Size \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size is one of Harvest Moon's biggest attractions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge to very large mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with individual fruits capable of reaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 pounds or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favorable growing conditions. Fruit size varies depending on tree maturity, crop load, nutrition, weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit generally has a rounded to oval shape and develops attractive green, yellow and sometimes reddish coloration as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the fruit has abundant yellow to orange flesh with a juicy, smooth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Harvest Moon Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon 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 mangoes, the tree can eventually become large if left completely unpruned. Backyard growers can use annual canopy management to maintain the tree at a much more practical harvesting height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith regular pruning, Harvest Moon can generally be maintained at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a residential landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is not a true dwarf mango, in-ground planting is generally recommended when adequate space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Harvest Moon Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon mango originated in South Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was selected by Florida mango breeder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Zill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar is associated with the Zill family's long history of selecting and developing mango varieties with desirable characteristics such as excellent flavor, unusual fruit profiles and improved eating quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon is particularly notable for combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally large fruit with good dessert quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Harvest Moon’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvest Moon Mango, Harvest Moon 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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Harvest Moon Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon generally ripens during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer mango season in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is commonly considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-season variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn South Florida, harvest is generally around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune through July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although exact timing varies depending on weather, flowering time, location and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees grown farther north in Florida may flower and ripen on a somewhat different schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Harvest Moon 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 Harvest Moon mango tree in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong sunlight promotes 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 remains around the root system for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted 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 constantly saturated roots.\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 local soil conditions. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can encourage excessive 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 control tree height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and keep fruit within easier reach. Regular pruning is particularly useful for a variety producing such large fruit because it makes harvesting much easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Support:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because Harvest Moon can produce exceptionally large mangoes, heavily loaded branches may occasionally benefit from support. Maintaining a strong, well-branched canopy through proper pruning can help the tree carry developing fruit.\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 where occasional freezes occur, choose a warm, protected planting 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 Harvest Moon trees can be grown in large containers, but because of the tree's growth and very large fruit, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground planting is preferable for long-term production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when climate and space permit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Harvest Moon Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Moon is an excellent choice for mango lovers who believe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebigger can be better\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large fruit, sweet tropical flavor, abundant juicy flesh and a smooth low-fiber texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The impressive mangoes can become a real conversation starter when hanging from the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor backyard growers who enjoy unusual or collectible mango cultivars, Harvest Moon brings something different to the orchard: a mango that delivers both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esize and eating quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 Harvest Moon Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Harvest Moon’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvest Moon Mango, Harvest Moon Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large to very large; approximately 2 lbs. or more possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, rich and tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy, smooth 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 June–July in South Florida\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 South Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida backyards, food forests, home orchards and mango collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47976998633661,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":47976998666429,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gal","offer_id":47976998699197,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gal","offer_id":47976998731965,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/images_3.jpg?v=1788874387","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/harvest-moon-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}