Mangifera indica 'Nam Doc Mai' (Nam Doc Mai 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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Nam Doc Mai Mango is one of the most famous Thai mango varieties, admired worldwide for its exceptional sweetness, aroma, and silky texture. The fruit is long and slender with a smooth, green to yellow skin that develops a slight blush when fully ripe. Its golden flesh is completely fiberless, meltingly soft, and rich in tropical fragrance with notes of honey and jasmine. The flavor is intensely sweet and floral, making it one of the top dessert mangoes in Asia and a benchmark for Thai mango quality. The tree is moderately vigorous, forming an elegant, upright canopy and producing heavy crops under warm, humid conditions.

This variety performs best in tropical to warm subtropical climates, thriving in USDA Zones 10-11. It prefers full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and protection from frost. Nam Doc Mai fruits ripen from mid to late season and often in several flushes per year under favorable conditions. It is valued for its reliability, exquisite flavor, and fiberless texture, making it one of the most sought-after mango cultivars for both commercial and home gardens.