Mangifera indica 'Jacqueline' (Jacqueline Mango)

Mangifera indica (Mango) is a large evergreen tree native to South Asia and among the oldest cultivated fruit trees, grown in India for over 4,000 years. In tropical climates it can reach 60-80 feet with a broad crown of glossy leaves. Small yellowish flowers appear in spring, followed by fleshy drupes known worldwide as mangoes.

Fruit shape varies from oval to kidney-shaped, with skin that may remain green or ripen to yellow, orange, or red. The flesh is juicy and aromatic, sometimes fiberless and sweet, sometimes more resinous depending on type. Mangoes are eaten fresh, dried, blended, or cooked, making them one of the most versatile tropical fruits. Some people experience irritation on the lips from the peel, so fruits are usually eaten peeled.

The tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil in warm climates, hardy only to USDA Zones 9-11. With hundreds of named cultivars, Mangifera indica remains one of the world s most widely grown and culturally important fruit trees.

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Mangifera indica 'Jacqueline' (Jacqueline Mango) is a relatively new mango cultivar of unknown parentage, originally selected from a seedling tree in northern Palm Beach County, Florida. The tree grows to medium size with a rounded canopy and can exceed 20 feet in open ground, though seasonal pruning keeps it manageable in home gardens. Fruits are oval and slightly elongated, appearing large and heavy with smooth skin. The background color is green, often overlaid with a reddish-pink blush and scattered speckles. The skin is thin, enclosing golden-yellow flesh that is very juicy, sweet, and completely fiberless, giving this cultivar excellent eating quality.

'Jacqueline' thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with moderate watering. It flowers in spring and matures in summer, producing fruit known for its rich flavor and attractive appearance. Best adapted to USDA Zones 10 11, the tree requires frost protection but may be container-grown in cooler regions. Gardeners value 'Jacqueline' as a new addition among Florida mangoes, combining ornamental appeal with consistently high-quality, fiberless fruit.