{"product_id":"spirit-of-76","title":"Spirit of ’76 Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpirit of ’76 Mango Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet aromatic flavor • Fiberless yellow flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShopify product description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Spirit of ’76 Mango Tree online from The Island Gardeners. \u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes; applicable plant-shipping restrictions and checkout availability apply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup is also available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Spirit of ’76?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy soft, fiberless mango flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore sweet flavor with citrus and stone-fruit notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd colorful oval fruit to your summer harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow a distinctive Florida selection for fresh home enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin and other names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Spirit of 76’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther spelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spirit of ’76\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boynton Beach, Florida, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrower 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor, texture, and uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree size and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare for Florida and nationwide growers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Planner and My Food Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida harvest guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midseason, generally late June–July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Florida month filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanner note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather and location shift ripening; do not promise fruit throughout both months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationwide 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e to compare seasons, spot overlapping harvests, and plan a more balanced food forest. In \u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/h2\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\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangifera indica ‘Spirit of ’76’\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOval to oblong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed blush over green-to-yellow background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReported fruit size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately Medium; individual weight varies; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow, soft, fiberless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, aromatic; citrus and stone-fruit notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable vigor; trainable, upright to spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlorida harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate June–July; variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeasonal crop; production depends on conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNationwide shipping where eligible; Palm Bay pickup\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\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Spirit of ’76 fiberless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Grower descriptions identify soft, fiberless yellow flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes red skin mean it is ready to eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This cultivar can blush before it matures. Eating readiness also depends on maturity, aroma, and softening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship outside Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick up locally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast. Follow checkout pickup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it survive winter outdoors where I live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMango is cold-sensitive. Growers in freezing climates need protected conditions. Verify a suitable growing setup for your location before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a dwarf mango?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing makes no dwarf claim. Its canopy requires space and pruning appropriate to your growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my tree fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiming depends on propagation, age, tree health, and establishment. Confirm the actual nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date is promised here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the product photo show the tree I will receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main graphic illustrates mature cultivar features. Stock size and fruiting status follow the selected nursery option; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCall to action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow what you eat and eat what you grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47977980657853,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Gal","offer_id":47977980690621,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gal","offer_id":47977980723389,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Gal","offer_id":47977980756157,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/spirit-of-76-mango-tree-island-gardeners.png?v=1792237320","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/spirit-of-76","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}