Elephant Mango Tree Live Plant – Vietnamese Xoài Tượng – 3 Gallon Pot

Overview

Cultivate your own tropical paradise with the magnificent elephant mango tree, also known as Xoài Tượng. This exceptional Vietnamese variety is a live plant, arriving fully rooted in a 3-gallon pot, ready to thrive in your garden. Prized for its impressive fruit size and versatile flavor, the Xoài Tượng mango is a truly unique addition for any fruit tree enthusiast. These mangos can weigh several pounds, showcasing an impressive oval to elongated shape. The skin transitions from a vibrant green when unripe to a beautiful yellow-green when fully mature, revealing a firm, yellow, low-fiber flesh within. Its mildly sweet taste with low acidity makes it perfect for both green and ripe eating, offering a refreshing culinary experience.

Originating from Vietnam, the elephant mango tree is renowned for its vigorous growth and adaptability in tropical and subtropical climates. This particular variety is celebrated not just for its size, but also for its consistent fruit production. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting your fruit tree journey, the Xoài Tượng mango offers a rewarding growing experience, culminating in bountiful harvests of delicious, extra-large fruit. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh mangos, straight from your backyard.

Key Benefits

The elephant mango tree offers a multitude of benefits, from its impressive fruit to its vigorous growth habit, making it a highly desirable addition to any suitable landscape. Experience the joy of growing this remarkable tropical fruit tree:

• Extra-Large, Delicious Fruit: Enjoy massive mangos, often weighing several pounds, with a mildly sweet flavor and low acidity, perfect for a wide range of culinary uses.
• Versatile Culinary Uses: The Xoài Tượng mango is ideal for both green and ripe eating. Use unripe fruit for savory dishes like green mango salads, or enjoy ripe fruit fresh as a sweet treat.
• Vigorous Growth & Productivity: This Vietnamese variety is known for its strong growth and consistent yield, providing a reliable source of fruit for years to come.
• Distinctive Appearance: The large, oval to elongated fruits with their green to yellow-green skin make a striking visual statement in the garden and on the table.
• Low Fiber Flesh: The yellow, firm flesh is notably low in fiber, offering a smooth and enjoyable eating experience.
• Tropical Garden Highlight: Adds an exotic touch to your landscape, transforming your garden into a tropical oasis with its lush foliage and impressive fruit.
• Good Disease Resistance: With proper fungal management, this variety exhibits good disease resistance, contributing to easier maintenance and healthier trees.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your elephant mango tree ensures a healthy plant and abundant harvests. This tropical fruit tree thrives in warm climates and requires specific conditions to flourish. Sunlight is crucial; the tree needs full sun exposure, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to encourage flowering and fruit production. For watering, consistent moisture is key, especially during dry periods and while the tree is establishing. However, ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Water deeply when the top few inches of soil feel dry, then allow the soil to dry out slightly before the next watering.

The ideal soil for an elephant mango tree is well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. USDA hardiness zones 9-11 are generally suitable, as this tree is not frost-tolerant and thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Temperatures below 40°F (4°C) can cause damage. Fertilize regularly during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruit trees, following package instructions. Regular pruning is essential to maintain a manageable size, improve air circulation, and encourage fruit production. Remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. When growing a Vietnamese mango plant like Xoài Tượng, be mindful of its space requirements due to its potential for large size.

For pest and disease management, regularly inspect your tree for signs of common mango pests like scale or mealybugs, and treat promptly if found. Proper fungal management, especially in humid conditions, can prevent issues like anthracnose. For green use, pick fruits when they reach full size but are still firm and green. For ripe use, allow the skin to develop yellow tones and the fruit to soften slightly before harvesting. This attention to care will help your large mango fruit develop its best flavor and size.

Size & Details

This elephant mango tree arrives as a vibrant, healthy live plant, fully rooted in a 3-gallon nursery pot. At this stage, the tree typically stands between 2 to 4 feet tall, ready for planting in your garden or a larger container. Mango trees are known for their moderate to fast growth rate, and with proper care, this Xoài Tượng mango plant will grow into a substantial, fruit-bearing tree. The mature size of an elephant mango tree can vary depending on growing conditions and pruning, but they can reach heights of 20-30 feet or more if left unpruned. Expect the first significant fruit production within 3-5 years from planting, with peak fruiting typically occurring in mid to late season, around July-August in Florida-like climates.

The potential for large mango fruit from this specific variety is a key highlight, with individual fruits capable of weighing several pounds. The trees require adequate space to accommodate their mature size and root system. This tropical fruit tree is shipped securely to ensure its safety during transit, arriving healthy and ready for its new home. Ensure you have sufficient space and the right climate conditions to allow this impressive variety to flourish and produce its distinctive, extra-large mangos.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this elephant mango tree get? A: This elephant mango tree typically arrives 2-4 feet tall in a 3-gallon pot. When mature, it can grow to 20-30 feet or more if not regularly pruned, so plan for ample space.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Xoài Tượng mango is an outdoor tropical fruit tree that thrives in USDA zones 9-11. It can be grown in a large pot and brought indoors during colder months in non-tropical regions.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Vietnamese mango plant need? A: This mango tree requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to ensure healthy growth and optimal fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While tropical, with the right climate and consistent care regarding sunlight, watering, and occasional fertilization, the elephant mango tree is manageable for most gardeners. It does require protection from frost.
• Q: How long until it produces large mango fruit? A: You can typically expect your elephant mango tree to start producing fruit within 3-5 years after planting, with harvests occurring mid to late season.
• Q: What condition will the live plant arrive in? A: Your tropical fruit tree will arrive as a healthy, fully rooted live plant in a 3-gallon nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey.
• Q: What’s the best way to use the large mango fruit? A: The large mango fruit from this variety is versatile. Its mildly sweet, low-acidity flesh is excellent for eating fresh when ripe, or for savory green mango salads and other dishes when unripe.
• Q: Will this tropical fruit tree survive winter in my zone? A: The elephant mango tree is not frost-tolerant and requires temperatures above 40°F (4°C). If you are in a colder zone, it must be protected or grown in a container that can be moved indoors during winter.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for the Xoài Tượng mango? A: This Vietnamese mango plant prefers well-draining, fertile, and slightly acidic soil. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root issues.
• Q: How often should I water my elephant mango tree? A: Water deeply when the top few inches of soil feel dry. Consistent moisture is important, but avoid overwatering, as good drainage is essential for this tropical fruit tree.