Keitt Mango Tree Live Plant – Grafted Dwarf Variety, 1/2 Gallon Pot, Fruit Bearing

Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your home with a grafted Keitt mango tree. This exceptional live plant is a dwarf variety, making it ideal for home gardens, patios, or even container growing. The Keitt mango is renowned for its remarkably large, sweet, and tangy fruits that boast a smooth, fiberless flesh. Unlike many other mango varieties, the Keitt ripens late in the season, extending your fresh mango enjoyment well into the fall. This vigorous and productive tree not only provides abundant harvests of delectable fruit but also enhances your outdoor space with its lush, tropical foliage. It’s a must-have centerpiece for any fruit enthusiast’s collection, promising both quality and quantity in your harvest.

Our dwarf mango tree is carefully grafted to ensure faster fruiting and maintain a manageable size, perfect for those with limited space. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting your fruit-growing journey, the Keitt mango offers a rewarding experience. Prepare to savor homegrown mangoes that are perfect for eating fresh, blending into smoothies, or creating exotic desserts right from your own backyard.

Key Benefits

Choosing a grafted Keitt mango tree offers numerous advantages for the home grower, providing both aesthetic appeal and a bountiful harvest. This particular variety stands out for its unique characteristics and ease of cultivation.

• Late-Season Harvest: Enjoy fresh, homegrown mangoes long after other varieties have finished. The Keitt ripens late in the season, extending your enjoyment of this tropical fruit.
• Exceptional Fruit Quality: Produces large, juicy mangoes with a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. The flesh is notably smooth and completely fiberless, making it a delight to eat fresh.
• Dwarf & Manageable Size: As a dwarf mango tree, it’s suitable for smaller gardens, patios, or container growing. This makes it accessible even if you don’t have extensive yard space.
• Vigorous & Productive: Despite its smaller stature, this grafted variety is known for being vigorous and highly productive, yielding abundant harvests of delicious fruit.
• Tropical Aesthetic: Beyond its fruit, the lush green foliage adds a beautiful tropical ambiance to any garden, patio, or outdoor living area, enhancing your landscape.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The smooth, fiberless texture makes Keitt mangoes perfect for a wide range of culinary applications, from fresh eating to smoothies, salsas, and desserts.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your grafted Keitt mango tree is a rewarding experience that ensures a healthy plant and bountiful harvests. Mango trees thrive in warm climates and require specific conditions to flourish. This Keitt mango plant care guide will help you provide the best environment for your tree.

Sunlight: While mango trees can tolerate partial sun (around 4 hours per day), they will fruit much more reliably and abundantly in full sun. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing in a container, ensure it’s placed in the sunniest spot available. Good air circulation and light penetration are crucial for a healthy tree.

Watering: Consistent watering is key, especially during warmer months. Water a few times a week, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. During winter or cooler periods, reduce watering to about once every two weeks, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Always check the soil moisture before watering to avoid over or under-watering.

Soil: Mangoes prefer a wide variety of well-draining soil mixtures. If you’re growing your dwarf mango tree in a container, the potting soil needs to be lightweight and nutritive, with excellent drainage. A recommended mixture includes 40% compost, 40% mulch/peat moss, and 20% a combination of sand and perlite. Starting with a layer of broken pottery or similar at the bottom, followed by crushed gravel, can further enhance drainage. Proper soil is vital for healthy root development and overall plant vigor.

Fertilization: Fertilize your mango tree in spring, summer, and fall. Young mango trees benefit from higher nitrogen levels. Once the tree begins to bear fruit, switch to a fertilizer with higher phosphorus and potassium ratios (like 5-8-10) to promote flowering and fruiting. You can use commercial organic fertilizers or organic materials like compost (a good source of phosphorus and potassium), rock phosphate, guano, blood meal, bone meal for phosphorus, and seaweed or potassium sulfate for potassium. Regular feeding supports robust growth and fruit production.

Temperature: Mangoes are tropical plants that enjoy average temperatures between the low 60s and high 90s Fahrenheit. They are typically suited for USDA zones 9-11. Protect your tree from frost, especially when young. If growing in a container, consider bringing it indoors or providing protection during cold snaps. Good air circulation is also important for maintaining the tree’s health.

Size & Details

This grafted Keitt mango tree is a live plant provided in a 1/2 gallon pot, ready for planting or transplanting into a larger container. The grafting process ensures that you receive a tree that will fruit sooner and retain the desirable characteristics of the Keitt variety, including its dwarf growth habit. While exact dimensions upon arrival may vary, the trees are typically young and establishing their root systems, similar to the pictures provided. The dwarf nature of this variety means it will grow to a more manageable size compared to standard mango trees, making it ideal for home cultivation where space might be a consideration. With proper Keitt mango plant care, you can expect a productive and beautiful addition to your garden.

This tropical fruit tree is a relatively fast grower once established in favorable conditions. Expect it to begin bearing fruit within a few years, depending on care and climate. The ability to grow this mango tree for patio settings means you can enjoy fresh, homegrown fruit even in urban environments or smaller yards. The robust root system within the 1/2 gallon pot provides a strong foundation for future growth and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this grafted Keitt mango tree get? A: As a dwarf variety, it typically grows to a more manageable size than standard mango trees, often reaching 10-15 feet in height, especially when container-grown or pruned. Its compact nature makes it an excellent dwarf mango tree.
• Q: What size pot does the Keitt mango tree come in? A: The tree is shipped in a 1/2 gallon pot, providing a good starting point for its root system. You will likely want to transplant it into a larger pot or directly into the ground upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is primarily an outdoor plant in USDA zones 9-11. However, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during colder months, making it a versatile tropical fruit tree for various climates.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal fruiting, your Keitt mango tree requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial sun, full sun exposure is highly recommended for best results.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: With consistent watering, proper soil, and adequate sunlight, the grafted Keitt mango tree is relatively easy to care for. Following basic Keitt mango plant care guidelines will ensure its health and productivity.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: You will receive a healthy Keitt mango tree in a 1/2 gallon pot, similar to the pictures, carefully packaged to ensure its safe arrival.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: As a grafted tree, it is likely to bloom and fruit sooner than a seed-grown plant, typically within 2-4 years of planting, depending on growing conditions and care.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this tropical fruit tree? A: The best time to plant is typically in the spring or early summer, allowing the tree ample time to establish itself before cooler weather.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this mango tree for patio can tolerate? A: Mango trees prefer temperatures above 60°F. They are sensitive to frost, so protection is needed if temperatures drop below freezing.
• Q: Can I grow this dwarf mango tree in a large pot on my patio? A: Absolutely! The dwarf nature and grafting make it an excellent choice for container growing on patios, balconies, or in smaller garden spaces, allowing you to enjoy your own fresh fruit.