Mangifera indica

Mangifera indica

Mangifera indica is a stately, evergreen tropical tree native to India, Malaysia, China, and the Philippines.

In its natural habitat, it reaches heights of 20 to 35–40 meters, with a dense, spreading, umbrella-shaped crown.

The leaves are evergreen, alternate, lanceolate.

The flowers are small, greenish or white, arranged in large panicles. Flowering lasts 20 to 40 days.

The fruit is a juicy drupe, 15–20 cm long.

Mangifera indica prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5 and good drainage.

It prefers a sunny location.