Mangifera indica 'Coconut Cream' (Coconut Cream 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.

See Mango varieties.

Mangifera indica 'Coconut Cream' (Coconut Cream Mango) is a unique Florida hybrid famous for its exotic coconut-like flavor and silky smooth, fiberless texture. The very large fruit is juicy and exceptionally colorful, developing a brilliant orange-red blush that covers nearly the entire skin when fully ripe, with only faint traces of green remaining from the unripe stage. The flesh is deep orange, soft, and melting, with an intensely sweet, creamy, and fragrant flavor often described as mango with coconut cream and tropical spice. Trees grow moderately low and spreading, forming a graceful canopy that benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and productivity.

This variety performs best in warm, humid climates and produces consistent midseason crops with excellent eating quality. It requires good drainage and full sun for maximum flavor development. Trees thrive in USDA Zones 10-11 and need protection from frost, with minimum tolerance down to about 30F.