{"product_id":"madame-francis","title":"Madame Francis Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis Mango Tree – Sweet \u0026amp; Aromatic Haitian Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring authentic Caribbean flavor to your backyard with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Madame Francis’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Also widely known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrancis Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this traditional Haitian mango is prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich sweetness, powerful tropical aroma, juicy flesh, and distinctive golden-yellow fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis is an excellent choice for mango lovers who enjoy bold, traditional Caribbean mango flavor. Its unmistakable aroma and rich taste make it a wonderful addition to Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards, and Caribbean fruit 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\u003eMadame Francis mangoes have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, intensely sweet and highly aromatic tropical flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. “A taste of Haiti, growing in your own backyard.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some modern Florida cultivars selected specifically for completely fiberless flesh, Madame Francis delivers a more traditional Caribbean mango experience. Its juicy flesh can contain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enoticeable fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly around the seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many mango lovers, that traditional texture is part of the experience—the real attraction is the fruit's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebold sweetness, fragrance and full tropical mango flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis is delicious eaten fresh and also works beautifully in juices, smoothies, fruit salads, sauces, 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\u003eMadame Francis generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium to large mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although 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 has a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelongated, somewhat flattened or curved shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, the skin develops attractive shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreenish-yellow to golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes with additional coloration depending on sun exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the fruit develops deep yellow to orange flesh that is soft, juicy and aromatic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Madame Francis Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis develops into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous tropical mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planted in the ground and allowed to grow naturally, the tree can eventually become quite large. For residential landscapes, regular pruning is recommended to maintain a shorter, wider canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith consistent annual pruning, Madame Francis can generally be maintained around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for easier harvesting and tree care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a true dwarf mango. In-ground planting is generally preferable for long-term production when adequate space is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Madame Francis Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis mango is strongly associated with Haiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it has long been cultivated and valued as an important traditional mango.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is one of the best-known Haitian mango varieties and has also become familiar to consumers outside Haiti through commercial exports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar represents the kind of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, aromatic Caribbean mango flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that many people remember from childhood or from eating fresh mangoes throughout the Caribbean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Madame Francis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madame Francis Mango, Francis Mango, Francis Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madam Francis Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Haiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Shopify SEO, use both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Madame Francis Mango” and “Francis Mango”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because customers commonly search for the fruit using both names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Madame Francis Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis generally produces during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring and summer mango season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the exact harvest period varying considerably by climate and growing location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Florida, fruit typically develops and ripens during the warmer mango season, but flowering and harvest dates can shift depending on winter temperatures, rainfall, tree maturity and local growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees grown in Central Florida may follow a somewhat different schedule from trees grown in South Florida or the Caribbean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Madame Francis 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 Madame Francis 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 strong 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 in areas 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 newly planted 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 instead of flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madame Francis can become vigorous, so regular pruning is recommended for backyard growing. Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and keep future fruit within easier reach.\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 occasionally experience freezing temperatures, choose a warm, protected planting location and protect young trees during cold events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young Madame Francis trees can be grown temporarily in large containers. Because this is a vigorous mango, \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 climate and available space permit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Madame Francis Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadame Francis is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eauthentic Caribbean mango experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't simply about having a perfectly fiberless modern dessert mango. Madame Francis is about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebold sweetness, tropical fragrance, juicy flesh and tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Haitian and Caribbean families, growing a Madame Francis mango tree can also be something more meaningful—a way to bring a familiar taste of the Caribbean into your own Florida backyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor tropical fruit collectors, it adds an important Caribbean cultivar to a collection that might otherwise focus primarily on Florida and Asian mango varieties.\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 Madame Francis Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Madame Francis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Madame Francis Mango, Francis Mango, Madam Francis Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Haiti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elongated and somewhat flattened or curved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greenish-yellow ripening toward golden yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intensely sweet, rich, aromatic and tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft and very juicy with noticeable fiber\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 Spring through summer depending on climate and growing 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\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh eating, Caribbean gardens, Florida backyards, tropical food forests and home orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47977857155261,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":47977857188029,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gal","offer_id":47977857220797,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 Gal","offer_id":47977857253565,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/images_50.jpg?v=1789132041","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/madame-francis","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}