{"product_id":"valencia-pride-mango-tree","title":"Valencia Pride Mango Tree","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride Mango Tree – Large, Sweet \u0026amp; Juicy Florida Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow a true Florida classic with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Valencia Pride’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, beautifully colored fruit, sweet aromatic flavor, juicy flesh, and impressive productivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Valencia Pride has long been a favorite among Florida mango growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is also an impressive landscape tree. Valencia Pride is naturally vigorous and fast-growing, making it an excellent choice for growers who have plenty of space and want both delicious tropical fruit and a beautiful shade-producing mango tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Taste \u0026amp; Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride mangoes have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, juicy and aromatic classic mango flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit offers the rich tropical sweetness many people associate with a traditional Florida mango, with abundant juicy flesh and an appealing fragrance when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flesh has a smooth, enjoyable eating quality with relatively little objectionable fiber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride is excellent eaten fresh from the tree and can also be used for smoothies, juices, fruit salads, salsa, sorbets, preserves and tropical desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥭 Fruit Size \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Valencia Pride's standout characteristics is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual mangoes commonly weigh approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21–32 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this one of the larger mango varieties for the Florida home landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is typically elongated and attractively shaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, the skin can develop beautiful combinations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, pink and red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an impressive mango both on the tree and after harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is abundant yellow to orange flesh that is sweet and juicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Valencia Pride Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous, fast-growing mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and needs more room than many compact mango varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unpruned mature tree can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–40 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favorable conditions and develop a substantial spreading canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor backyard growing, regular pruning is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith annual selective pruning and canopy management, mango trees can be maintained much smaller—approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—but Valencia Pride will require more consistent size control than naturally compact cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its vigorous growth, Valencia Pride is best suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein-ground planting in larger yards and food forests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Valencia Pride Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida mango cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and belongs to the classic generation of mango varieties developed and selected in the state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaden ancestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, linking it to one of the most historically influential Florida mango cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride became popular not only for the quality of its fruit but also for its vigorous, attractive growth and ability to develop into an impressive tropical landscape tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Valencia Pride’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valencia Pride Mango, Valencia Pride Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Associated with Haden ancestry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Valencia Pride Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride is generally considered a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid- to late-season Florida mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit typically matures during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly and August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although exact harvest timing varies depending on flowering, weather, tree maturity and growing location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts later harvest makes Valencia Pride a useful addition to a mango collection containing earlier-producing cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy combining early-, mid-, and late-season mango trees, Florida growers can enjoy fresh fruit over a much longer period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Valencia Pride Mango Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant Valencia Pride in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ideally where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong sunlight supports healthy growth, flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees perform well in a variety of soil types provided the soil is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid areas where water remains around the root system for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted trees regularly while their root systems become established. Mature mango trees become relatively drought tolerant. Avoid consistently waterlogged soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feed young trees with a fertilizer appropriate for mangoes or tropical fruit trees. Micronutrients may be beneficial depending on local soil conditions. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can encourage even more vegetative growth at the expense of flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pruning is particularly important with Valencia Pride because of its vigorous growth. Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and maintain an easier-to-harvest canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give Valencia Pride adequate room away from buildings, power lines and other large trees. This is naturally a large-growing cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees are tropical and sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures, particularly while young. In Central Florida, plant in a warm, protected location and provide cold protection during freezing weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valencia Pride is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot an ideal long-term container mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because of its vigorous growth. Young trees can be temporarily maintained in large containers, but in-ground planting is preferable for long-term development and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Valencia Pride Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValencia Pride is a great choice for growers who have the space for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, vigorous and productive Florida mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge fruit, sweet aromatic flavor, beautiful coloration, abundant juicy flesh, and an impressive tropical growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor larger Florida properties and food forests, Valencia Pride can become much more than a fruit tree—it can develop into a beautiful tropical landscape specimen that provides both fruit and shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your priority is a tiny backyard mango, there are more compact choices. But if you have the room and want a classic Florida mango tree that makes a statement, Valencia Pride is an excellent variety to consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valencia Pride Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Valencia Pride’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Valencia Pride Mango, Valencia Pride Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, approximately 21–32 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow with pink to red coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, juicy, aromatic and classically tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juicy with relatively little objectionable fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous and fast-growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnpruned Mature Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30–40 ft. under favorable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained Backyard Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 ft. with consistent pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e July–August in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun, ideally 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regular while establishing; less frequent once mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards and mango collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been selected as a \"Curator's Choice\" mango by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fairchild_Tropical_Botanic_Garden\" title=\"Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\"\u003eFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\u003c\/a\u003e's International Mango Festival, most recently in 2009 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValencia Pride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason  - Aug - Sept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecolor     - yellow with red blush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eweight  - 1.5-2.5 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree size- 15-25'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtainer planting is possible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46706192023741,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":46706192056509,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gal","offer_id":46706192089277,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gal","offer_id":46706192122045,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/FullSizeRender_9da35c89-248c-48f4-abca-635c5f8b6196.jpg?v=1777338083","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/valencia-pride-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}