{"product_id":"philippine-mango-tree","title":"Philippine Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhilippine Mango Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a taste of the Philippines to your garden with the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippine Mango Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its slender fruit offers rich tropical sweetness and soft, melting flesh without the stringy texture many people associate with mangoes. Enjoy ripe fruit fresh, chilled, blended into smoothies, or spooned over your favorite desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vigorous tropical fruit tree for growers who can provide warmth, sunshine, and room for a developing canopy. Choose The Island Gardeners for your next food forest addition, with Palm Bay pickup near Melbourne, Florida, and nationwide shipping to eligible destinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy grow Philippine mango?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet fruit with a smooth, fiberless eating texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive elongated fruit that changes from green toward yellow as it ripens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA summer harvest option for suitable Florida gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rewarding choice for gardeners who enjoy Philippine and Southeast Asian mango flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippine mango is associated with the Philippines; the Florida-grown selection is commonly described as a \u003cstrong\u003eCarabao type\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its route into Florida is reported to have been through Cuba. Regional names and seedling lines can vary, so the listing identifies the nursery selection as Philippine rather than treating every mango sold as Manila, Ataulfo, or a Philippine regional strain as interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruit, flavor, and texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect relatively small, elongated fruit with a slight curve and tapered end, as shown in our reference photographs. Green fruit develops yellow coloration as it ripens. The edible flesh is yellow, soft, and fiberless, with a sweet tropical flavor. Fruit dimensions and weight vary with growing conditions and crop load; photographs illustrate the cultivar and do not represent the shipped tree or guarantee an exact fruit size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree growth and garden placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilippine is a vigorous grower with an upright tendency. Give it a sunny location and plan for canopy management. This is a better fit for a garden with room for a fruit tree than a spot that depends on a naturally dwarf habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin training while the tree is young and prune selectively after harvest. A container can help gardeners move a young tree to protection, but long-term container culture requires regular root and canopy management and should not be presented as effortless dwarf-tree growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in a warm, well-drained position. Keep the root ball at or slightly above the surrounding grade. Water during establishment, then adjust to rainfall and soil moisture; avoid persistently soggy soil. Feed according to tree size, product directions, and local guidance. Protect young trees from freezing weather. In colder regions, use a movable container and suitable bright winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow space for the canopy and keep the tree away from overhead lines. Inspect flowers and fruit regularly for disease, especially in wet weather; cultivar resistance never means immunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest season and My Food Forest planning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida planning window: June–July, with May starts reported in some South Florida plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather, location, flowering, and tree maturity can shift the season. Treat these dates as a planning guide, not a promised harvest date or a nationwide growing calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Philippine mango to your Harvest Calendar or My Food Forest plan to compare its expected season with your other fruit trees. Record your own bloom, fruit set, and picking dates to refine future planning. Scan the Harvest Calendar QR on the product image to explore the tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick mature fruit carefully rather than pulling branches. Look for filled-out fruit and developing cultivar-appropriate color, then allow harvested mature fruit to finish ripening at room temperature. Avoid using color alone to judge readiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilippine Mango Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangifera indica\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCultivar background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilippine \/ Carabao-type selection grown in Florida\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlender, oblong, slightly curved, tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe skin and flesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEating texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, melting, fiberless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, rich, tropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVigorous, upright; prune to manage canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight and soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; good drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida harvest guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly June–July; May starts possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost sensitive; protect young trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSee current selectable size and stock options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalm Bay pickup; eligible nationwide shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Philippine mango the same as Carabao?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlorida growers commonly describe Philippine as a Carabao-type mango. Regional strains and nursery names vary; this product is sold under the name Philippine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a dwarf tree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is vigorous and needs space and regular pruning if a smaller canopy is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTime to fruit depends on propagation, tree maturity, and growing conditions. Philippine can be slow to begin flowering. We do not guarantee fruit within a fixed number of years or fruit on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it outside Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, where climate or protected growing conditions are suitable. Shipping eligibility does not mean the tree can survive outdoors year-round at every destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tree will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from the sizes currently offered on this page. Fruit photographs and the product graphic illustrate the cultivar. Check the selected variant for the actual nursery tree specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer nationwide shipping to eligible destinations, subject to plant-entry restrictions, selected tree size, weather, and checkout availability. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd Philippine mango to your garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an available tree size and start planning your next tropical harvest with \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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