Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your home garden with this exquisite lemon meringue mango tree. This grafted mango plant, also known as the Po Pyu Kalay mango, is a highly sought-after variety originating from Myanmar. Known for its distinctively rich, sweet citrus mango flavor, it’s a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Each tree is professionally grafted and fully rooted in a 3-gallon pot, ensuring a robust start. These vigorous, vertical growers develop dense foliage and are reasonably good producers, making them a rewarding addition to any landscape. While they can attract pests and occasionally suffer dieback issues, their anthracnose resistance and delicious fruit make them a worthwhile choice for those desiring an early-season, citrus-flavored mango. The fruit typically ripens from May to July, offering a refreshing harvest during the warmer months.

The ‘Lemon Meringue’ cultivar is celebrated for its small, oval-oblong yellow fruit. Its complex flavor profile combines sweetness with a noticeable citrus tang, captivating the palate. This particular tropical fruit tree is a live plant, ready for transplanting into your garden or a larger container. The size of the mango trees you receive will vary by season, typically ranging from 2-3.5 feet tall, providing a substantial specimen for immediate cultivation. Its unique flavor and relatively easy care make it an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and those new to growing tropical fruits.

Key Benefits

Growing a lemon meringue mango tree offers a multitude of rewards, from its delectable fruit to its lush appearance. Here are some of the key advantages of adding this grafted mango plant to your collection:

• Exceptional Flavor Profile: Experience the truly unique and rich sweet citrus mango flavor that sets the Po Pyu Kalay mango apart. Its balance of sweetness and tang is highly adored.
• Reliable Production: These trees are known to be reasonably good producers, providing a consistent bounty of delicious fruit during their early season (May to July).
• Vigorous Growth Habit: The trees exhibit vigorous, vertical growth with dense foliage, creating an attractive and robust specimen in your garden.
• Anthracnose Resistance: Both the trees and fruit show resistance to anthracnose, a common fungal disease, contributing to healthier plants and better yields.
• Polyembryonic Seed: The small, polyembryonic seed means that multiple seedlings can emerge from a single seed, offering potential for further propagation, though this is a grafted plant.
• Early Season Harvest: Enjoy fresh mangoes earlier in the season, typically from May to July, making it one of the first varieties to ripen.
• Suitable for Humid Climates: Despite some minor issues, this tropical fruit tree is a good choice for humid areas, particularly where an early-season, citrus-flavored mango is desired.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your lemon meringue mango tree requires attention to several key factors to ensure optimal growth and fruit production. This grafted mango plant thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates. For best results, plant in a location that receives full sun, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Good air circulation is also beneficial to help prevent fungal issues. While adaptable, consistent sunlight is crucial for fruit development and flavor intensity of the Po Pyu Kalay mango.

Watering should be consistent, especially during dry periods and when the tree is young. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Once established, mango trees are somewhat drought-tolerant but will produce better with regular irrigation. The ideal soil for your sweet citrus mango tree is well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0), and rich in organic matter. Amending heavy clay soils with compost or sand can improve drainage. Fertilize young trees every 2-3 months with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, gradually reducing frequency to 3-4 times a year for mature trees. Look for fertilizers specifically formulated for tropical fruit trees. Protect young trees from frost, as they are not cold-hardy. While the ‘Lemon Meringue’ variety shows anthracnose resistance, monitor for pests and bacterial black spot, treating promptly if issues arise. Proper pruning can help maintain tree shape and encourage fruiting.

Size & Details

This offering is for a vibrant lemon meringue mango tree, arriving as a professionally grafted mango plant. Each tree is grown in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a substantial root ball for successful transplanting. The height of the mango trees will vary seasonally and based on the popularity of the variety, but you can expect to receive a tree that is approximately 2-3.5 feet tall. These trees are fully rooted and ready to be planted in your garden or a larger container upon arrival. The ‘Lemon Meringue’ variety, also known as Po Pyu Kalay mango, is known for its vigorous, vertical growth habit and dense foliage, eventually maturing into a medium-sized tropical fruit tree. It’s an early-season producer, with fruit typically ripening from May to July in Florida-like climates, offering a delightful harvest of sweet citrus mango fruit. Expect a moderate growth rate, with the tree beginning to produce fruit within a few years under ideal conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this lemon meringue mango tree get? A: This grafted mango plant is a vigorous, vertical grower. While the size you receive will be 2-3.5 feet tall, mature trees can reach heights of 15-20 feet or more, depending on pruning and growing conditions.
• Q: What size pot does the Po Pyu Kalay mango come in? A: Each lemon meringue mango tree is shipped fully rooted in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a healthy start for your new plant.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The lemon meringue mango tree is a tropical fruit tree best suited for outdoor planting in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder climates, it can be grown in a large container and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does the sweet citrus mango tree need? A: For optimal growth and fruit production, your mango tree requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While mango trees require specific conditions, especially regarding sun and water, they are generally considered moderately easy to care for, particularly once established. Consistent care, including proper watering and fertilization, will lead to the best results.
• Q: What condition will the grafted mango plant arrive in? A: Your lemon meringue mango tree will arrive professionally grafted, fully rooted, and carefully packaged to ensure its health during transit. It will be ready for planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a tropical fruit tree like this? A: The best time to plant your mango tree is typically in the spring or early summer, after the last threat of frost has passed, allowing it ample time to establish before cooler weather.
• Q: How long until the Po Pyu Kalay mango produces fruit? A: As a grafted tree, your lemon meringue mango tree can begin producing fruit relatively quickly, often within 2-4 years of planting, under ideal growing conditions.
• Q: What does the sweet citrus mango fruit taste like? A: The fruit of the ‘Lemon Meringue’ mango is known for its rich, sweet-citrus dominated flavor, offering a unique and refreshing taste experience.