{"product_id":"val-carrie-mango-tree","title":"Val Carrie Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVal Carrie Mango Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold tropical flavor • Soft, fiberless flesh • Nationwide shipping and Palm Bay pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a distinctive mango for your fruit-tree collection with Val Carrie, also written Val-Carrie. This specialty Florida selection is worth considering if you enjoy mangoes with a pronounced aroma and a memorable flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is medium-sized and oblong, ripening toward light yellow. Inside, soft orange-yellow flesh is fiberless. Expect a bold, sweet-spicy, aromatic eating experience in the Indian-Alphonso flavor group; some tasters notice a bubblegum-like note. Its intensity is part of its appeal, although those who prefer mild mangoes may find it strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy ripe fruit fresh, blend it into a smoothie, or experiment with small portions in your favorite fruit recipes. Taste varies with ripeness and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your Val Carrie Mango Tree from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping is available for eligible destinations and plant sizes, subject to applicable restrictions and checkout availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Local pickup is available in Palm Bay, Florida, near Melbourne and the Space Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy grow Val Carrie?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore another specialty variety beyond familiar supermarket mangoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow fruit for your family's table and homemade recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd variety to a backyard food forest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare its expected season with other fruit trees using our Harvest Calendar.\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 ‘Val-Carrie’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther spelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val Carrie Mango.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected by the Zill family in Boynton Beach, Florida.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Valencia Pride × Carrie cross has been suggested but is not confirmed here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVal Carrie is a separate cultivar from Carrie. Do not combine their inventory or substitute Carrie's specifications for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruit size and appearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reliable average weight was not established, so this listing uses the supported medium-size description without inventing an ounce range. Fruit size varies with crop load and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied references guide the graphic's elongated silhouette, yellow-green color, and natural skin markings. They do not independently verify nursery stock identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree size and growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReported growth is moderately vigorous and somewhat upright, with training and pruning affecting the canopy. This listing makes no dwarf or semi-dwarf claim and does not promise a fixed mature height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan room for the developing canopy and access for harvesting. A maintained size is a result of site conditions and management, not a guaranteed cultivar dimension. Ask about the actual nursery tree before choosing its permanent location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, a warm location, and well-drained soil. Avoid places that hold water after rain. Water a new planting during establishment, then adjust to rainfall, soil moisture, and tree needs. Feed according to tree age and local mango guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune selectively after harvest to maintain structure and access. Protect young trees from frost. Palm Bay and Central Florida growers should plan for cold events; customers in freezing climates need suitable protected conditions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young tree can be container-grown with adequate drainage and root space, but long-term container culture requires ongoing canopy and root-space management. It is not a guarantee of suitability for a small permanent pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor flowers, leaves, and fruit for pests and diseases, especially during wet weather. Seek local guidance when symptoms appear; avoid treating any cultivar as disease-proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Planner and My Food Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorida harvest guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July, early-to-mid season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Florida month filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e June, July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are planning months, not guaranteed picking dates. Flowering, weather, tree condition, and location affect timing. Nationwide shipping does not mean Florida's calendar or climate applies to every destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e to compare Val Carrie with earlier and later fruit trees and spot gaps or overlaps. Add it to \u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, then record your own bloom and harvest dates to refine the forecast. The supplied QR code is the nursery-designated Harvest Calendar link.\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\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVal Carrie Mango Tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMangifera indica ‘Val-Carrie’\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 size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium; individual weight varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape and skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOblong; yellow-green to light yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, orange-yellow, fiberless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlavor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBold, aromatic, sweet-spicy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate vigor; somewhat upright\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 guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJune–July; timing varies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEligible nationwide shipping or 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 Val Carrie the same as Carrie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Keep the full cultivar name when ordering, tagging, and recording your tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the flavor mild?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a variety for tasters who enjoy intensity. See the flavor profile above rather than assuming every mango has the same sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a dwarf mango?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing does not make that claim. Review the growth guidance and allow room for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow soon will my tree fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiming depends on propagation, age, establishment, health, and growing conditions. Ask about the specific nursery option; no fixed first-fruit date or crop size is promised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it outside Florida?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitability depends on your climate and growing setup. Mango is cold-sensitive, so freezing climates require appropriate protection and space for the developing tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship nationwide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, where the destination and selected plant size are eligible. Check the available checkout options or contact The Island Gardeners about applicable restrictions.\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. Follow the pickup instructions provided with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the image show the exact plant I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main graphic illustrates mature fruit and cultivar features. Actual size and condition follow your selected nursery option; fruit on arrival is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCall to action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Val Carrie for your tropical-fruit collection. 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