Keitt Mango Tree

Large fruit • Low-fiber yellow flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup

Product description

Extend your mango season with Keitt, a Florida selection known for large fruit and a late harvest. Its broad oval mangoes usually keep a green skin color even when ripe, sometimes developing a soft pink blush on sun-exposed shoulders.

Inside, Keitt offers firm, juicy yellow flesh with little fiber and a sweet flavor balanced by a little tang. The large cheeks make it enjoyable for fresh slices, fruit bowls, smoothies, and desserts.

UF/IFAS lists fruit around 20–40 ounces (approximately 570–1,135 grams). This is a reported range, not a guaranteed average; some fruit grow larger under favorable conditions. Crop load and growing conditions affect individual size.

Order your Keitt Mango Tree online from The Island Gardeners. Nationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes; applicable plant-shipping restrictions and checkout availability apply. Local pickup is also available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.

Why Grow Keitt?

• Add a late-season mango to your harvest plan.
• Enjoy generous fruit size and low-fiber yellow flesh.
• Explore a familiar sweet flavor with a gentle tang.
• Pair it with earlier mango varieties to spread your summer harvest.

Origin and other names

Botanical name: Mangifera indica ‘Keitt’
Origin: Homestead, Florida, USA.

Keitt was selected by J. N. Keitt. Its parentage has been reported differently over time; this listing does not make a definitive parentage claim.

Flavor, texture, and uses

Enjoy ripe Keitt fresh, in salsa, blended into smoothies, or in frozen desserts. Its firm juicy flesh has limited fiber. Green skin does not automatically mean unripe fruit: judge eating readiness by gentle softening and aroma, not a requirement that it turn yellow or red.

Tree size and growth

Keitt has a spreading, sometimes open or spindly canopy. It is not presented here as dwarf or semi-dwarf. Allow room for growth and use selective pruning for structure and harvest access. Final size depends on site and management.

A young tree can be container-grown with adequate drainage and root space, but ongoing canopy and root-space management is needed. In cold climates, plan protected growing conditions that accommodate the tree's eventual size.

Care for Florida and nationwide growers

Choose a sunny, well-drained site. Water while the tree establishes, then adjust for rainfall, soil moisture, and growth. Avoid standing water. Feed according to the tree's needs and appropriate local mango guidance.

Protect young trees from frost and cold. In climates with freezing winters, plan for suitable protected growing conditions before ordering; nationwide shipping does not mean nationwide outdoor hardiness.

Monitor blooms, leaves, and fruit, especially in humid weather. Keitt can be susceptible to bacterial black spot and associated fruit rots; a Florida grower reports substantial losses at its site. Do not market it as disease-proof. Provide airflow and seek local advice when symptoms appear.

Harvest Planner and My Food Forest

Main Florida harvest guide: August–September.
Primary Florida month filters: August, September.
Extended observations: Some Florida crops begin in July, and fruit can hold into October in certain years. Record these as possible extensions, not guaranteed harvest months.

Location, flowering dates, weather, and tree condition affect the season. These months describe Florida growing, not nationwide supermarket availability or a guaranteed harvest calendar for every destination. A long picking window is not the same as continuous year-round production.

Use our Harvest Calendar to compare Keitt with earlier mangoes and identify gaps or overlaps. In My Food Forest, record your own flowering and harvest dates to refine the forecast. The supplied QR code is identified by the nursery as its Harvest Calendar link.

Quick Growing Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a ripe Keitt mango still be green?
Yes. Its skin often stays green even when the flesh is ready to eat. Use gentle softening and aroma as additional clues.

Does Keitt have much fiber?
It is generally described as having little or limited fiber, with firm juicy flesh.

Do you ship outside Florida?
Yes, The Island Gardeners offers nationwide shipping. Destination eligibility, plant size, and applicable restrictions determine whether a specific tree can be sent to your address. Check the available checkout options or contact the nursery.

Can I pick up locally?
Yes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast. Follow checkout pickup instructions.

Will it survive winter outdoors where I live?
Mango is cold-sensitive. Growers in freezing climates need protected conditions. Verify a suitable growing setup for your location before ordering.

Is this a dwarf mango?
This listing makes no dwarf claim. Its spreading canopy requires space and pruning appropriate to your growing conditions.

When will my tree fruit?
Timing depends on propagation, age, tree health, and establishment. Confirm the actual nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date is promised here.

Does the product photo show the tree I will receive?
The main graphic illustrates mature cultivar features. Stock size and fruiting status follow the selected nursery option; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.

Call to action

Bring Keitt mangoes to your garden. Choose an available nursery option and order for nationwide shipping where eligible or local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.

Grow what you eat and eat what you grow.