{"product_id":"kent-mango-tree","title":"Kent Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent Mango Tree – Sweet, Juicy \u0026amp; Fiberless Florida Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a classic Florida mango with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Kent’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Kent is a highly regarded mango variety known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, sweet flavor, juicy flesh, very low fiber, and large fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent has earned worldwide popularity because of its excellent eating quality. For home growers, it offers the opportunity to experience this classic mango freshly harvested and allowed to ripen naturally on your own property.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its generous fruit size and smooth flesh, Kent is an excellent addition to Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards, and mango collections.\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\u003eKent mangoes have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, sweet and classic tropical mango flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with juicy, tender flesh and a pleasant aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Kent's best characteristics is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every low fiber content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flesh is smooth and buttery, making Kent an excellent fresh-eating mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of sweetness, juiciness and smooth texture has helped make Kent popular both with backyard growers and commercially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Kent fresh from the tree or use it for smoothies, juices, fruit salads, salsa, sorbet, preserves and tropical desserts.\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\u003eKent produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although fruit size varies according to tree maturity, crop load, nutrition and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit typically has a large oval shape. Its skin generally remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen to greenish-yellow as it matures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes developing a reddish blush where exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Kent may remain fairly green even when mature, skin color alone isn't always the best indicator of ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, Kent develops beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep yellow to orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that is juicy, smooth and nearly fiberless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Kent Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous, large-growing mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf allowed to grow naturally without pruning, mature trees can eventually reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–40 feet or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favorable tropical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor residential landscapes, regular pruning can keep Kent much smaller. With consistent annual canopy management, backyard growers can maintain the tree around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although this requires ongoing pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its vigor, Kent is best suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where adequate space is available. Young trees can be grown temporarily in large containers, but Kent is not generally considered an ideal permanent container mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Kent Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent mango originated in Coconut Grove, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during the 1930s. The original tree grew from a seed planted on the property of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeith D. Kent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent later became an important commercial mango because of its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge fruit, excellent flavor and low-fiber flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety has Florida mango heritage and is traditionally associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooks\/Haden family of mangoes\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 ‘Kent’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kent Mango, Kent 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📅 Kent Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent is generally considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid- to late-season mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit commonly ripens from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly through August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the exact harvest window varies according to location, flowering time, temperatures and seasonal weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis later harvest makes Kent a valuable addition to a mango collection containing early-season varieties because it can help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextend your homegrown mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Central Florida, harvest timing may differ depending on winter temperatures and flowering conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Kent 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 Kent 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 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 planting where water regularly remains 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 Kent mango trees regularly while their root systems become established. Once established, mango trees are relatively drought tolerant. Allow the soil to drain between watering and avoid constantly saturated conditions.\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 vigorous 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 Because Kent can become a large tree, regular pruning is important for backyard growing. Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and make harvesting easier.\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, plant Kent 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 Kent mango trees can be grown in large containers, but because Kent is a vigorous cultivar, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground planting is preferable for long-term growth and fruit production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when adequate space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Kent Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent is an excellent choice for anyone who wants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, sweet and nearly fiberless mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with classic tropical flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts generous fruit size means one mango can provide plenty of juicy flesh, while its smooth texture makes it particularly enjoyable for fresh eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKent's later harvest period can also help extend mango season, making it a great companion to early- and mid-season varieties in a Florida backyard orchard or food forest.\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 Kent Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Kent’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kent Mango, Kent Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, commonly approximately 1–2 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, sweet and classically tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy, smooth and very low in fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous, large-growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpruned Mature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 20–40+ ft. under favorable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained Backyard Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 ft. with consistent pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid to late season, generally July–August 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 Coconut Grove, 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 collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":48439350788285,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":48439350821053,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gal","offer_id":48439350853821,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gal","offer_id":48439350886589,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/24031.png?v=1790869345","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/kent-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}