Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree Live Plant – Grafted Tropical Fruit – 3 Gallon Pot

Overview

Cultivate your own delicious tropical fruit with the Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree. This premium grafted mango plant offers a taste of Florida’s finest, renowned for its exceptionally rich, sweet, and fiberless orange flesh. The Carrie mango is a highly sought-after variety among dwarf mango varieties, perfect for both culinary enjoyment and as an attractive addition to your landscape. Grown from a high-quality fruit-producing parent tree, this vigorous specimen is ready to thrive in your home garden, bringing the promise of abundant, aromatic fruit within a few years. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to grow their own tropical fruit tree.

Key Benefits

The Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree offers numerous advantages, making it a favorite for gardeners and fruit enthusiasts alike. Its compact size and delicious fruit production are just a few of the reasons this plant stands out.

• Exceptional Flavor Profile: Enjoy the distinct, intensely sweet, and rich flavor that makes Carrie mangoes so popular. Their bright orange, fiberless flesh is a true culinary delight, perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, and desserts.
• Dwarf Growth Habit: As one of the best dwarf mango varieties, the Carrie mango tree maintains a manageable size, typically reaching 12×12 feet. This makes it suitable for smaller gardens, containers, or even as a stunning shade tree without overwhelming your space.
• Early Fruit Production: Thanks to its grafted nature, this grafted mango plant can begin producing fruit in as little as 2-3 years, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown mangoes sooner than seed-grown trees.
• High Yield Potential: Known for its strong fruit set, the Carrie mango offers a generous harvest of medium-sized fruit, ripening from June to July. It’s considered a great commercial mango variety due to its consistent production.
• Aromatic and Beautiful: Beyond its fruit, the tree itself is ornamental, providing lush green foliage and a pleasant tropical aroma, making it a wonderful focal point in any garden setting.
• Adaptable and Resilient: While preferring warmer climates, with proper mango tree care, this variety can adapt to various conditions, making it a rewarding choice for many home gardeners.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper mango tree care is essential for a healthy and productive Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree. This tropical fruit tree thrives with consistent attention to its environmental needs. It requires a location with full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure robust growth and optimal fruit development. In colder climates, consider bringing the plant indoors during winter or providing protection if temperatures drop below 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit.

For soil, the Carrie mango prefers moist, well-drained conditions. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils which can lead to root rot. A sandy loam enriched with organic matter is ideal. Water regularly, especially during dry periods and when the tree is young, but allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Once established, it can tolerate some drought. Fertilize with a premium granular fertilizer specifically formulated for fruit trees to stimulate growth and fruit production, following package instructions. Pruning should focus on maintaining a strong structure and open canopy for air circulation and light penetration, which also helps manage the dwarf habit of this grafted mango plant.

Protecting your young tropical fruit tree from strong winds and frost is crucial. If growing in a container, ensure it can be moved indoors or to a sheltered location during cold snaps. Consistent care will ensure your Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree flourishes and yields delicious fruit for years to come.

Size & Details

Your Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree arrives as a vibrant, healthy grafted mango plant, ready for transplanting. It is supplied in a 3 Gallon pot, ensuring a well-established root system for a strong start in your garden. This variety typically exhibits a medium growth rate and, at maturity, reaches an average height and width of approximately 12 feet by 12 feet, making it an ideal choice among dwarf mango varieties for residential landscapes. For optimal growth and air circulation, a spacing of 10-15 feet between trees is recommended if planting multiple specimens. The fruit typically ripens from June to July, offering a delightful summer harvest. With good mango tree care, you can expect fruit production to begin within 2-3 years of planting, transforming your garden into a tropical paradise.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree get? A: The Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree typically reaches an average mature height and width of about 12 feet by 12 feet, making it a manageable size for most home gardens. Its dwarf nature makes it suitable for container growing as well.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This grafted mango plant is shipped in a 3 Gallon plastic container with soil, providing a robust start for your new tropical fruit tree. You may want to transfer it to a larger pot or directly into the ground upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree is primarily an outdoor plant in USDA zones 9-11. In colder regions, it can be grown in a large container and moved indoors during winter months to protect it from freezing temperatures.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This tropical fruit tree requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With proper attention to sunlight, watering, and soil conditions, mango tree care for the Carrie dwarf variety is relatively straightforward. It’s a rewarding plant for gardeners with some experience in fruit trees.
• Q: How long until it produces fruit? A: As a grafted plant, the Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree can begin producing its delicious fruit in approximately 2-3 years after planting, much faster than trees grown from seed.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree? A: The best time to plant is typically in the spring or early summer, allowing the tree to establish itself before the extreme heat or cold.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this dwarf mango variety can tolerate? A: The Carrie mango has a cold hardiness of 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit. It is crucial to protect it from temperatures below this range to prevent damage or loss.
• Q: Can I grow this Carrie Dwarf Mango Tree in a container? A: Yes, its dwarf nature makes it an excellent candidate for container growing, especially in areas where winter temperatures fall below its hardiness range. Choose a large container with good drainage.
• Q: What makes Carrie one of the best dwarf mango varieties? A: Carrie is highly prized for its exceptionally rich, sweet, and completely fiberless flesh, combined with a manageable dwarf growth habit and early fruit production, making it a top choice for home growers.