{"product_id":"venus-mango-tree","title":"Venus Mango","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus Mango Tree – Sweet, Fiberless Late-Season Florida Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtend your mango harvest with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus Mango Tree (Mangifera indica ‘Venus’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a modern Florida mango cultivar prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich tropical flavor, juicy fiberless flesh, attractive fruit, and late-season production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus is an excellent choice for Florida backyard growers and mango collectors who want delicious fruit later in the summer. Planting Venus alongside early- and mid-season mango varieties can help keep fresh, homegrown mangoes coming for a longer period.\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\u003eVenus mangoes have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich and complex tropical flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an enjoyable aroma and excellent dessert quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flesh is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth, juicy and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Venus especially enjoyable for eating fresh. When properly ripened, the fruit develops a satisfying balance of sweetness and tropical mango character rather than simply being sugary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus is excellent eaten fresh from the tree and can also be used for smoothies, fruit bowls, salsa, sorbet, desserts, sauces and tropical drinks.\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\u003eVenus generally produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium to large mangoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with individual fruit often weighing around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 pound or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although size can vary depending on tree maturity, crop load and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit typically has an oval to oblong shape and develops attractive coloration as it matures. Skin color can include shades of green, yellow and reddish or pink blush depending on maturity and sun exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, Venus has attractive yellow-orange flesh with a smooth, juicy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌳 Venus Mango Tree Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus develops into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderately vigorous mango tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf allowed to grow naturally without pruning, it can eventually become a substantial tree. For residential landscapes, annual pruning can keep the canopy much more manageable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith consistent pruning and training, backyard growers can maintain Venus at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on climate, growing conditions and pruning practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Venus is not considered a true dwarf mango, in-ground planting is generally preferable when adequate space is available. Young trees can also be grown in large containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌴 Origin of the Venus Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus mango originated in South Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is associated with the modern generation of Florida mango cultivars developed for superior eating quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus was selected by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZill family breeding program\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is responsible for numerous highly regarded Florida mango cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus is reported to have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZill Indo-Chinese (ZINC) lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contributing to the variety's desirable fruit characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Venus’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Venus Mango, Venus Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No widely recognized alternative cultivar name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Venus Mango Fruiting Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the strongest reasons to grow Venus is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate-season production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn South Florida, Venus generally ripens during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly through August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and harvest may sometimes extend later depending on weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact harvest dates vary according to location, flowering time, temperature and seasonal weather. Trees grown in Central Florida may ripen on a somewhat different schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor mango lovers trying to extend their harvest, Venus pairs well with early- and mid-season cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Venus 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 your Venus mango tree in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preferably where it receives at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Strong sunlight encourages healthy growth, flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mango trees prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid planting in low areas where water regularly remains around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water newly planted Venus mango trees regularly while their root systems become established. Once established, mango trees become relatively drought tolerant. Allow the soil to drain between watering and avoid keeping the root zone constantly saturated.\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 suitable for mangoes or tropical fruit trees. Micronutrients may also be beneficial depending on your soil. Avoid excessive nitrogen on mature trees because it can encourage excessive vegetative growth rather than flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune after harvest to control height, encourage lateral branching, improve airflow and make harvesting easier. Beginning size-control pruning when the tree is young can make mature trees considerably easier to manage.\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 and other areas that occasionally experience freezing weather, plant Venus in a warm, protected location and protect young trees during cold events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Young Venus mango trees can be grown in large containers. Because Venus is moderately vigorous, long-term container growing will require sufficient root space, excellent drainage, proper nutrition and regular pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Why Grow a Venus Mango Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus is an excellent choice for mango enthusiasts who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epremium fruit and a later harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich flavor, smooth fiberless flesh, generous fruit size and late-season production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes Venus particularly valuable in a backyard mango collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you already grow early-season mangoes, adding Venus can help extend the excitement of mango season into late summer.\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 Venus Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mangifera indica ‘Venus’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Venus Mango, Venus Mango Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to large; often around 1 lb. or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, rich, complex and tropical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, juicy and virtually fiberless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderately vigorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintained Backyard Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10–15 ft. with regular pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late season, generally July–August in South 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; moderate once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Florida, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Florida backyards, tropical food forests, home orchards and mango collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46693118607549,"sku":"5","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":46693118640317,"sku":"5","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gal","offer_id":46693118673085,"sku":"5","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gal","offer_id":46693118705853,"sku":"5","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/venus.mango.the.island.gardeners.jpg?v=1776949880","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/venus-mango-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}