Phoenix Mango Tree

Rich sweetness balanced by tang • Firm, fiberless flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup

Product description

Explore another specialty Florida selection with Phoenix Mango. Its colorful fruit and distinctive eating qualities make it a variety to consider when building a diverse backyard mango collection.

The rounded, medium-sized fruit develops red-orange coloration at maturity. Inside, firm yellow-orange flesh is fiberless, with rich sweetness balanced by a pronounced tang and some resinous character. Its flavor sits between classic and Indian-style mango profiles.

Enjoy ripe Phoenix fresh, slice it into fruit bowls, or experiment with it in your favorite mango recipes. Taste and appearance vary with ripeness and growing conditions.

Order your Phoenix Mango Tree from The Island Gardeners. Nationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes, subject to applicable restrictions and checkout availability. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.

Why grow Phoenix?

• Explore a specialty cultivar for your mango collection.
• Grow fruit for fresh eating and homemade recipes.
• Add variety to a tropical edible landscape.
• Compare expected picking windows using our Harvest Calendar.

Origin and other names

Botanical name: Mangifera indica ‘Phoenix’
Origin: Gary Zill's breeding program, Boynton Beach, Florida.
Reported parentage: Jakarta seedling.
Selection number: C-26.

The cultivar name refers to a tree that regrew after being cut back; it does not indicate an Arizona origin.

Fruit size and appearance

A reliable numeric weight range was not established, so this listing uses medium size without inventing ounces. One nursery describes smaller fruit, underscoring the variation among reports and growing conditions.

Your supplied photographs guide the broad fruit silhouette and red-orange blush. Photo appearance alone does not authenticate nursery stock identity. The graphic illustrates mature fruit rather than the exact nursery tree being sold.

Tree size and growth

A Florida grower describes vigorous, upright growth with an open canopy. Allow room for the developing tree, airflow, pruning, and harvest access. This listing does not label Phoenix dwarf or promise a fixed mature height.

Some growers test Phoenix on dwarfing rootstocks; that does not mean every nursery plant has the same rootstock or growth habit. Ask about the actual option before choosing a permanent site.

Container growing requires sufficient root space, drainage, light, and ongoing canopy management, and can be demanding for a vigorous tree.

Growing and care

Choose full sun, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Avoid areas that hold water after rain. Water during establishment, then adjust to rainfall, soil moisture, and tree needs. Feed according to age and local mango guidance.

Maintain structure and access with appropriate pruning. Protect young trees from frost. Palm Bay and Central Florida gardeners should plan for cold events; customers in freezing climates need suitable protected growing conditions before ordering.

Disease and production: grower reports describe bloom susceptibility to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Other nursery resistance descriptions differ, so avoid a disease-proof claim. Monitor flowers during humid weather and seek local guidance when symptoms appear. Cropping depends on tree health, weather, establishment, and site; no heavy annual yield is guaranteed.

Harvest Planner and My Food Forest

Provisional Florida harvest guide: July, based on a Florida nursery listing.
Month filter: July, labeled as nursery-reported and subject to local confirmation.

The detailed grower profile reviewed does not supply a month range. Treat July as a planning reference rather than a universal prediction. Flowering, weather, location, and tree condition affect timing. Nationwide shipping does not mean Florida's calendar or climate applies everywhere.

Use the Harvest Calendar to compare Phoenix with other varieties and identify gaps or overlaps. Add it to My Food Forest, then record actual flowering and picking dates to refine the forecast. The supplied QR code is the nursery-designated Harvest Calendar link.

Quick growing information

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix a dwarf mango?
This listing makes no dwarf claim. Confirm actual rootstock and nursery stock details before relying on a size label.

Is its flavor mild?
It has a distinctive sweet-tangy profile. Review the description above when comparing varieties.

Will it fruit heavily every year?
That cannot be guaranteed. Site, weather, bloom health, establishment, and management affect results.

When will my tree first fruit?
Timing depends on age, propagation, establishment, health, and growing conditions. Ask about the actual nursery option; no first-fruit date is promised.

Can I grow it outside Florida?
Suitability depends on climate and your setup. Mango is cold-sensitive; freezing climates require protection and enough room for the developing tree.

Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, where the destination and selected plant size are eligible. Applicable restrictions and checkout availability determine whether a specific tree can ship to your address.

Can I pick up locally?
Yes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne. Follow your order's instructions.

Does the image show the exact plant I receive?
The graphic illustrates mature fruit and cultivar features. Actual plant size and condition follow the selected nursery option; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.

Call to action

Explore Phoenix for your tropical-fruit collection. Choose an available nursery option for eligible nationwide shipping or local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.

Grow what you eat and eat what you grow.