Spirit of ’76 Mango Tree

Sweet aromatic flavor • Fiberless yellow flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup

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Add a sweet, aromatic mango to your collection with Spirit of ’76. This Florida selection offers oval fruit with a red blush over green-to-yellow skin, making a colorful harvest for your kitchen and garden.

Its yellow flesh is soft and fiberless, with a classic sweet flavor accented by citrus and stone-fruit notes. Enjoy ripe fruit fresh, in fruit bowls, or blended into frozen desserts. Because the flesh softens quickly, plan to enjoy the harvest promptly rather than holding ripe fruit for extended storage.

Grower descriptions generally call the fruit medium-sized. Individual weights vary; this listing does not promise a fixed average weight. The supplied photographs guide its oval silhouette, soft blush, and natural color variation.

Order your Spirit of ’76 Mango Tree online from The Island Gardeners. Nationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes; applicable plant-shipping restrictions and checkout availability apply. Local pickup is also available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.

Why Grow Spirit of ’76?

• Enjoy soft, fiberless mango flesh.
• Explore sweet flavor with citrus and stone-fruit notes.
• Add colorful oval fruit to your summer harvest.
• Grow a distinctive Florida selection for fresh home enjoyment.

Origin and other names

Botanical name: Mangifera indica ‘Spirit of 76’
Other spelling: Spirit of ’76
Origin: Boynton Beach, Florida, USA.

Grower histories identify it as a natural Haden–Zill cross selected by the Zill family. Its name commemorates the original tree's first fruiting during the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976.

Flavor, texture, and uses

Enjoy ripe mango fresh, in fruit salads, smoothies, sorbets, or desserts. The soft pulp suits scooping and blending. Refrigerate once ripe if it will not be eaten immediately, or freeze prepared pulp for later use. Blush can appear before maturity, so red skin alone does not mean the fruit is ready to eat.

Tree size and growth

Growth descriptions differ by site. One Florida grower reports low-to-medium vigor with a trainable, somewhat upright open canopy; other nursery descriptions report moderate vigor and a spreading canopy. Allow space and manage the tree with selective pruning instead of assuming it is naturally dwarf.

A young tree can be container-grown with adequate drainage and root space, but long-term container growing needs ongoing canopy and root-space management. No specific mature height is promised for every location.

Care for Florida and nationwide growers

Choose a sunny, well-drained site. Water while the tree establishes, then adjust for rainfall, soil moisture, and growth. Avoid standing water. Feed according to the tree's needs and appropriate local mango guidance.

Protect young trees from frost and cold. In climates with freezing winters, plan for suitable protected growing conditions before ordering; nationwide shipping does not mean nationwide outdoor hardiness.

Provide airflow and monitor blooms, leaves, and fruit during humid weather. A Florida grower reports anthracnose susceptibility and variable flowering in warmer winters, so this cultivar should not be described as disease-proof or a guaranteed heavy producer. Use local advice if symptoms develop.

Harvest Planner and My Food Forest

Florida harvest guide: Midseason, generally late June–July.
Primary Florida month filters: June, July.
Planner note: Weather and location shift ripening; do not promise fruit throughout both months.

Nationwide buyers should treat this as a Florida guide, not a harvest calendar for every destination or greenhouse. This listing does not describe Spirit of ’76 as everbearing or promise an identical crop each year.

Use our Harvest Calendar to compare seasons, spot overlapping harvests, and plan a more balanced food forest. In My Food Forest, record Spirit of ’76 and refine its calendar with your own harvest observations. The supplied QR code links to the Harvest Calendar, as identified by The Island Gardeners.

Quick Growing Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spirit of ’76 fiberless?
Yes. Grower descriptions identify soft, fiberless yellow flesh.

Does red skin mean it is ready to eat?
No. This cultivar can blush before it matures. Eating readiness also depends on maturity, aroma, and softening.

Do you ship outside Florida?
Yes, The Island Gardeners offers nationwide shipping. Destination eligibility, plant size, and applicable restrictions determine whether a specific tree can be sent to your address. Check the available checkout options or contact the nursery.

Can I pick up locally?
Yes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast. Follow checkout pickup instructions.

Will it survive winter outdoors where I live?
Mango is cold-sensitive. Growers in freezing climates need protected conditions. Verify a suitable growing setup for your location before ordering.

Is this a dwarf mango?
This listing makes no dwarf claim. Its canopy requires space and pruning appropriate to your growing conditions.

When will my tree fruit?
Timing depends on propagation, age, tree health, and establishment. Confirm the actual nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date is promised here.

Does the product photo show the tree I will receive?
The main graphic illustrates mature cultivar features. Stock size and fruiting status follow the selected nursery option; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.

Call to action

Bring Spirit of ’76 mangoes to your garden. Choose an available nursery option and order for nationwide shipping where eligible or local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.

Grow what you eat and eat what you grow.