alphonso

Alphonso Mango

Alphonso mango is an Indian cultivar regarded by many as the gold standard of all mangoes. They have a sweet flavor with hints of apricot and peach. The pulp is deep orange, very aromatic and exceptionally juicy. Ripe fruits are greenish-yellow to yellow in color.

Alphonso Details  
Growth Type Round, open canopy
Growth Rate Fast
Tree Size 10 – 15 ft. tall and wide
Fruit Color Greenish yellow to yellow
Fruit Season June – July
Flavor Very sweet with hints of apricot, nectarine, peach, melon, honey and citrus
Fruit Weight 6 – 12 ounces
Water Needs Regular
Light Needs Full sun
Soil Requirements Well drained
USDA Zone 9b – 11