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tommy atkins mango

Mangifera indica L.

Family: Anacardiaceae · Genus: Mangifera

Secondary II High No biomass production
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Dominant cultivar in Brazil's mango export trade (~90% of volume). Origin: Florida (1922). Vigorous tree (10–14 m unpruned), dense rounded canopy. Oval fruit averaging 460 g with thick transport-tolerant skin. Pulp moderately fibrous, medium flavor. Tolerance to floral malformation.

📚 Synonyms

Scientific synonyms: Mangifera indica 'Tommy Atkins'

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Secondary II
Ecological role
Late secondary
Primary stratum
High
Strata
Emergent, High
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
10–14 m
Recommended spacing
8–10 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Deep
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifespan
40–80 years
Time to first harvest
36 months
Productive lifespan
40 years

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Tommy atkins 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 · ≈14 m Medium Low Ground cover

🪴 Cultivation

Spacing 8×6 m in dense monoculture; 10×10 m in syntropic systems. Train working height to 4–5 m via formative pruning.

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: July, August, September

Fruiting months: November, December, January, February

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of tommy atkins mango?

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

What spacing is recommended for tommy atkins mango?

The recommended spacing for tommy atkins mango is 8–10 m.

How tall does tommy atkins mango grow?

At maturity, tommy atkins mango reaches 10–14 m tall.

When does tommy atkins mango fruit?

Fruiting of tommy atkins mango occurs in November, December, January, February.

When does tommy atkins mango flower?

Flowering of tommy atkins mango occurs in July, August, September.

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

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

Functions

🍎 Fruit 🍯 Melliferous

Propagation

Grafting

Citations

  1. Embrapa Agência de Informação — Manga: Cultivar Tommy Atkins (description, drought_tolerance)

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