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palmer mango

Mangifera indica L.

Family: Anacardiaceae · Genus: Mangifera

Secondary II High No biomass production
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Semi-dwarf cultivar from Florida (1945). Open canopy, 6–8 m. Elongated fruit, 600–800 g, firm yellow flesh, 21.6° Brix, almost fiber-free. Late ripening. In syntropic systems the most practical option for the high stratum without reaching emergent.

📚 Synonyms

Scientific synonyms: Mangifera indica 'Palmer'

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Secondary II
Ecological role
Late secondary
Primary stratum
High
Strata
High, Medium
Biomass class
No biomass production

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
High
Soil pH range
5.5–7.5
Preferred soil texture
Loamy, Sandy
Hardiness zones
10–13

Morphology

Mature height
6–8 m
Recommended spacing
7–9 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Deep
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifespan
30–60 years
Time to first harvest
36 months
Productive lifespan
40 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Palmer mango takes the High stratum in the Secondary II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High · ≈8 m Medium Low Ground cover

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: July, August, September

Fruiting months: December, January, February, March

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of palmer mango?

The first harvest of palmer mango comes around 36 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for palmer mango?

The recommended spacing for palmer mango is 7–9 m.

How tall does palmer mango grow?

At maturity, palmer mango reaches 6–8 m tall.

When does palmer mango fruit?

Fruiting of palmer mango occurs in December, January, February, March.

When does palmer mango flower?

Flowering of palmer mango occurs in July, August, September.

What stage and stratum does palmer mango occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, palmer mango belongs to the secondary ii stage, occupying the high stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit 🍯 Melliferous

Propagation

Grafting

Citations

  1. Embrapa Agência de Informação — Manga: Cultivar Palmer (description, height_min_m, height_max_m)

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