{"product_id":"lemon-meringue-mango-tree","title":"Lemon Meringue Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue Mango Tree – Sweet, Citrusy \u0026amp; Fiberless Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a burst of tropical citrus flavor to your backyard with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Po Pyu Kalay’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Better known in Florida as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly regarded mango is famous for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintensely sweet flavor, distinctive lemon-citrus notes, rich aroma, and smooth fiberless flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyanmar (Burma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Lemon Meringue has become a favorite among Florida mango enthusiasts looking for unique dessert-quality fruit. Its bold flavor makes it an outstanding addition to tropical food forests, backyard orchards, and specialty 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\u003eLemon Meringue is all about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit develops a wonderfully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich and aromatic tropical flavor with pronounced lemon and citrus notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When properly ripened, its combination of sweetness and citrus character helps explain why the variety became popularly known as Lemon Meringue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flesh is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejuicy, smooth and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing an excellent dessert-quality eating experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Lemon Meringue fresh from the tree or use it in smoothies, sorbets, fruit salads, 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\u003eLemon Meringue generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall to medium-sized mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit typically has an elongated or somewhat oval shape and remains relatively modest in size compared with giant cultivars such as Harvest Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, the skin generally changes from green toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow or golden-yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fruit may not develop the dramatic red blush seen on some other mango cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow to orange flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a juicy, smooth and fiberless texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Lemon Meringue, the real attraction isn't oversized fruit or flashy red skin—it's the incredible flavor inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Lemon Meringue Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue is generally a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous-growing mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf left unpruned, the tree can become large over time. Regular pruning is therefore recommended for residential landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith consistent canopy management, Lemon Meringue can generally be maintained around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making harvesting and routine tree care easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning young trees to encourage lateral branching can help create a lower, wider canopy instead of allowing the tree to grow excessively tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a true dwarf mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is best suited to in-ground planting where sufficient space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Lemon Meringue Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue originated in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyanmar, formerly known as Burma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and its original cultivar name is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePo Pyu Kalay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit was introduced to Florida, where its distinctive citrus-like flavor eventually led to the much more marketable nickname \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, both names are used among tropical fruit growers, although Lemon Meringue is particularly recognizable to Florida mango enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Po Pyu Kalay’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon Meringue Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Cultivar Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Po Pyu Kalay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PPK Mango, Lemon Meringue Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Shopify SEO, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue, Po Pyu Kalay, and PPK Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help customers searching under different names find your product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Lemon Meringue Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Florida, Lemon Meringue generally produces during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly to mid portion of the summer mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit commonly ripens around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune through July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although harvest timing varies depending on flowering, temperatures, rainfall, tree maturity and location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Central Florida, cooler winter conditions can shift flowering and harvest timing compared with South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Lemon Meringue 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 Lemon Meringue 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. Plenty of sunlight supports healthy growth, flowering and fruit production.\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 remains around the roots 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 young 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because Lemon Meringue can grow vigorously, annual pruning is especially useful. Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and maintain an easier-to-harvest canopy.\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, especially 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 Lemon Meringue trees can be grown in large containers, but because the cultivar can be vigorous, \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 available space permit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Lemon Meringue Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon Meringue is for mango lovers who want something \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely different from an ordinary supermarket mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense sweetness, bold lemon-citrus flavor, tropical aroma and smooth fiberless flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it an exciting dessert mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also a great conversation piece. Many customers will know it as Lemon Meringue, while mango collectors may immediately recognize the names \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePo Pyu Kalay or PPK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone building a collection based on different flavor profiles, Lemon Meringue deserves consideration alongside other citrus-forward mangoes such as Orange Sherbet and Lemon Zest.\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 Po Pyu Kalay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Po Pyu Kalay’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon Meringue Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Po Pyu Kalay Mango, PPK Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small to medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green ripening toward yellow or golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intensely sweet and tropical with pronounced lemon-citrus notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy, smooth and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 consistent pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally June–July in Florida, depending on conditions\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 Myanmar (Burma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards and specialty mango collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eIf you enjoy mangos that have strong citrus flavor try these also  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropicaltreeguide.com\/lemon-meringue-mango-grow-guide\/\" data-lasso-id=\"398\"\u003eLemon Meringue\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tropicaltreeguide.com\/orange-sherbet-mango-grow-guide\/\" data-lasso-id=\"399\"\u003eLemon Zest\u003c\/a\u003e, Orange Essence, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46726681166013,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":46726681198781,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gal","offer_id":46726681231549,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gal","offer_id":46726681264317,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/lemon-meringue-mango-fruit.jpg?v=1790884993","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/lemon-meringue-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}