Overview

Embark on a tropical gardening adventure with the Pickering mango tree, a prized variety known for its exceptional fruit quality and manageable size. This live plant is a grafted mango plant, meaning it will produce fruit much sooner than a seed-grown tree, often within 2-3 years. The ‘Pickering’ variety (Mangifera indica ‘Pickering’) is a dwarf mango tree, making it an excellent choice for home growers with limited space, whether in a patio container or a compact garden. Its moderate growth rate and mature height of 6-10 feet allow for easy harvesting and maintenance. Experience the joy of harvesting your own sweet, fiberless mangoes, each bursting with a unique flavor profile that includes hints of coconut and vanilla. This tropical gem promises to transform your backyard into a personal orchard, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious, home-grown fruit.

Key Benefits

The Pickering mango tree offers numerous advantages for the home gardener, blending ease of care with bountiful, high-quality fruit production. Its dwarf nature makes it adaptable to various growing environments, from spacious yards to cozy balconies.

• Compact Size for Versatile Growing: As a dwarf mango tree, the Pickering is perfectly suited for container gardening on patios, balconies, or in smaller garden spaces. Its mature height of 6-10 feet ensures it remains manageable and easy to prune.
• Early and Abundant Fruiting: Being a grafted mango plant, this tree is designed to produce fruit earlier and more reliably than trees grown from seed, often yielding delicious mangoes within a few seasons.
• Exceptional Flavor Profile: The ‘Pickering’ mangoes are renowned for their uniquely sweet, fiberless, and creamy flesh. They boast delightful notes of coconut and vanilla, making them a gourmet treat right from your garden.
• Low Maintenance & Self-Pollinating: This variety is considered low-maintenance, requiring standard tropical fruit tree care. It is also self-pollinating, meaning you only need one tree to ensure a harvest.
• Attractive Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the Pickering mango tree features lush green foliage, adding a beautiful, tropical aesthetic to any landscape or container garden.
• Homegrown, Fresh Fruit: Enjoy the unparalleled taste and freshness of mangoes picked directly from your own tree, free from commercial waxes or treatments. This is a truly rewarding experience for anyone interested in growing mangoes.
• Adaptable to USDA Zones 9-11: While a tropical plant, it demonstrates good cold hardiness within its zones, and can be brought indoors in cooler climates for year-round enjoyment.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Pickering mango tree is a rewarding experience that ensures a healthy plant and bountiful harvests. For optimal fruit production, plant your grafted mango plant in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. The tree thrives in well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Avoid heavy clay soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to root rot. If planting in a container, use a high-quality potting mix formulated for tropical plants or citrus.

Watering should be moderate; allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering is a common mistake and can be detrimental. During the growing season (spring and summer), apply a balanced fertilizer specifically designed for tropical fruit trees, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. This dwarf mango tree is hardy to USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a cooler zone, it’s essential to protect your tree from frost, especially when temperatures drop below 40°F. For container-grown plants, this often means moving them indoors to a sunny window or a heated greenhouse during winter. Light pruning can help maintain its compact size and shape, which is particularly useful for container specimens and managing the overall structure for easier fruit access. Proper care ensures a thriving Pickering mango tree, leading to delicious fruit and a beautiful garden feature.

Size & Details

Your Pickering mango tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, typically ranging from 2-4 feet tall, depending on current nursery stock and availability. It will be carefully packaged and shipped in a nursery pot, ready for planting or transplanting into a larger container. This is a dwarf mango tree variety, with a mature height of approximately 6-10 feet, making it an excellent choice for those interested in growing mangoes in confined spaces or as a striking patio tree. The moderate growth rate ensures steady development. The fruit itself is medium-sized, weighing between 10-16 ounces, with yellow skin developing a red/orange blush when ripe. Harvest time usually occurs in summer, typically June-July, though this can vary by climate and specific growing conditions. Detailed growing instructions will be included to help you get started with your new tropical addition.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Pickering mango tree get? A: The Pickering mango tree is a dwarf variety, typically reaching a mature height of 6-10 feet. This compact size makes it ideal for container growing or smaller garden spaces.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Pickering mango is a tropical plant best suited for outdoor growth in USDA Zones 9-11. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during colder months.
• Q: How much sunlight does a grafted mango plant need? A: Your grafted mango plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: What condition will the Pickering mango tree arrive in? A: Your Pickering mango tree will arrive as a healthy, 2-4 feet tall live plant, shipped securely in its nursery pot with detailed care instructions.
• Q: How long until this dwarf mango tree produces fruit? A: As a grafted mango plant, the Pickering variety typically begins fruiting within 2-3 years, much faster than trees grown from seed.
• Q: Is this tree suitable for beginners interested in growing mangoes? A: Yes, the Pickering is considered a low-maintenance and self-pollinating variety, making it a good choice for beginners looking to start growing mangoes.
• Q: What type of soil is best for a Pickering mango tree? A: This tree prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. For container growing, a high-quality tropical or citrus potting mix is recommended.
• Q: How often should I water my Pickering mango tree? A: Water moderately, allowing the top few inches of soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root issues.
• Q: Can I grow this tropical fruit tree in a pot? A: Absolutely! The dwarf mango tree ‘Pickering’ is an excellent choice for container growing due to its manageable size and moderate growth habit.
• Q: What are the main characteristics of Pickering mango fruit? A: The fruit is medium-sized, fiberless, and creamy with a sweet flavor profile featuring distinct hints of coconut and vanilla. The skin is yellow with a red/orange blush when ripe.