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Looking to buy a mango tree

If anyone has one for sale i would be very happy. Cant seem to find any online. Its for a Christmas present. Thank you.

I've bought a number of mango trees from Top Tropicals Nursery in Florida. They offer a wide variety of cultivars and they ship everywhere. The trees arrive well packed and are large and bushy. But mango trees refuse to grow for me here, even with putting them in a green house for the winter, so I gave up on them. I don't think they like the soil and water. I've grown a few from seeds and they did well for a few years and grew rapidly before declining. 
 
http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/store/store.cgi?group=mango

Thank you guys. Going to try Altadenas suggestions if thats no good. Going to get paw paws from bass

If you give me for shipment I cam send bare root to USA

But I am not sure for your customs

I can find many varieties here in Thailand.

Most delicious variety is "Nam Dok Mai" due to the most fragrance

 

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Originally Posted by Figgyme

If you give me for shipment I cam send bare root to USA

But I am not sure for your customs

I can find many varieties here in Thailand.

Most delicious variety is "Nam Dok Mai" due to the most fragrance

 

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How much would one of your trees cost? And are they fruiting age?

Yes i would be interested pm me

Richie just get a coconut cream in Florida and call it a day

Remember folks, mangos from seed (monoembryonic) will not be a clone of the parent, if the seed is polyembryonic then there is a chance of getting one of the seedlings as an exact clone of the seed parent. This is why most mangos have been grafted to suitable root stock for Florida or other states.

I am not suggest growing mango on pot. 

Are you sure to let me send to USA?

I have head that \customs is very stick for plants.

If you OK to let me send, just pay for shipment from Thailand.

It's about 40 usd for Express box and 26 usd for international parcel.

I also want to try sending plants oversea

 

Growing from seed will not be the same mother tree.

Most of us do airlayer and graft in strong rootstock.

 

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Top Tropicals Nursery in Florida carries Nam Doc Mai, ships to California, and has grafted medium and large trees in stock. They say: 
"Nam Doc Mai is a premium cultivar introduced to Florida from Thailand in 1973 where is is one of the most popular varieties. This variety is semi-dwarf and great for pot culture. Green to yellow skin, no fiber whatsoever, multiple crops possible. Eaten green or ripe, a Thailand favorite. It is hands down the most sought after of the Asian mangoes and for good reason. A great feature of this variety is that the branches bloom occasionally at different times, giving you an extended ripening season during the summer." 

http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/store/store.cgi?script_param=Z3JvdXA9bWFuZ28=&FirstItem=75&old=mango&NumItems=25


Thanks to both cogardener & ALTADENA. GOING TO GET ONE!!!

That was ironic timing on our posts.

They have several on there, have you settled on one?

Going to make a decision today. Like how they all are good in different flavors. What does no fiber mean ? We thought fruit was full of fiber

Try plantogram.com
They may have mango trees for sale. They ship trees all over. Good luck!

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
Thanks to both cogardener & ALTADENA. GOING TO GET ONE!!!


You do not want FIBER!!! Also known as the stringy stuff that the Tommy variety has (most common on in grocery stores). No fiber varieties are similar to the honey mangos seen in stores. I think Nam Doc Mai are amazing. When I lived in Miami, I was able to try many varieties from around the world due to the Fairchild botanical gardens. They are working on conserving mangos from around the world and introducing other varieties locals. I know they sell plants to the public during events and plant sales, I would HIGHLY suggest to contact them to see if they would ship!

http://www.fairchildgarden.org/horticulture/fairchild-plant-sales/history-of-the-members-day-plant-sale

Thank you so much rmulhero

Richie, are there any mangoes we can plant in the ground here in south LA?  I looked into it once after visiting my in-laws in Miami and had pretty well decided it was a lost cause.

Really. I thight if they grew in Florida they would grow here. Doesn't Florida fet cold like louisiana

Definitely go for a grafted tree from the prior mentioned grower in Florida. I grow Mango trees in AZ...if I can grow them in the extremes here along with many people in my area then you can for sure grow them in CA. They do not like freeze. Require frost protection the first year from frost to establish. They require sun protection in Phoenix but I doubt that is needed in CA :)
Southern Blush is a fantastic variety. Coconut cream is delicious but I have heard can be harder to grow (I am trying anyway).
If you plant in ground do not go with a compost mixed into your soil... instead a mix of worm castings, large and smaller wood chip mulches, lava sand mix with native soil. Compost on TOP and wood chips on top of that.  
If you would like a good youtube video for Mango planting I can recommend one from my local tropical tree dealer who is very knowledgeable about growing mango out of their element. :)
-Radtechg9

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
Going to make a decision today. Like how they all are good in different flavors. What does no fiber mean ? We thought fruit was full of fiber

The fiber refers to the white strings present throughout the fruit. Fiberless mangoes slice effortlessly like a hot knife through butter. You'll have to try them to believe it. I've only tried ice cream mangoes and can only imagine what the indian varieties are like. If you can get them to grow, it will absolutely be worth the effort!

There are many varieties of Mangoes that can grow and fruit in Pots. I have a couple varieties. You can get Nam Doc Mai from Florida easily. 

Another great Thai mango available in Florida is called "Maha Chanok".  Many people on tropicalfruitforum consider it equal or better than Nom Doc Mai.  I got to try one during vacation in Malaysia earlier this year--they called it a "Rainbow" mango in the grocery store where I purchased it.  Very complex and fragrant aroma as the fruit ripens.  I liked it so much that I planted one after I returned from vacation.  

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