In the photo: Mango Princess reincarnated. Mango is a Lab dog that got pregnant and lost her home... But she found her new life at Top Tropicals PeopleCats community. And she brought us a basket of happy
puppies!
According to Hindu folklore, there was once a Sun Princess who was
cruelly burned to death by a wicked sorceress... However, from the ashes of the
princess, a mango tree sprung up, and the Emperor was immediately enchanted by the beauty of its blooms. The fruit that followed
was equally as captivating and when the ripe mangoes fell from the tree, the Sun Princess was
reincarnated.
Starting that moment on, the mango became a symbol of love and affection in India, and
offering someone a basket of mangoes was seen as a gesture of friendship.
Today, mangoes are widely regarded as the most consumed fruit in the
world, with approximately half of all tropical fruits produced globally being
mangoes.
Learn how to shape your mango trees using a technique known as tipping.
Tipping your mangos will help to develop more branches and will give the tree
more places to flower and produce fruit.
See more by Ed Jones:
How to prune mango trees for best shape and production
...Why should you prune your mango trees? There are at least 3
reasons.
1. A good foundation is the key to strong growth and a shapely tree.
2. If you get your mango tree started off on the right foot with a strong
foundation, it becomes much easier to keep it shaped nicely.
3. It will be forced to produce more branches allowing for more places for
fruit production.
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"...Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water
it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking..." - Wangari Maathai -
This is the story of the little mango tree that could. From the
beginning, it has been a fighter and has come through its latest battle with a few
scars, but it is still going...
...On January 30, the unthinkable happened. Cold weather was coming. We had
a low of under 25F on that Sunday morning...
...Then, on April 4, 2022 we had a very bad hail storm... Hail stones up to
3"fell for 20 minutes... Learn more about what happened and see this mango tree today... What
helped it to survive and also what will help it to grow back into a beautiful
tree?
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Mango tree tipping - Quick Field Guide: why it improves flowering and production
Mango tree tipping - Quick Field Guide
🥭 Mango tree tipping - Quick Field Guide: why it improves flowering and production
📊 Mango Tree Tipping - Quick Field Guide
It is mid-winter. While early mango varieties like Nam Doc Mai are already flowering, late varieties still have a month or two before they start. Trees such as Keitt, Honey Kiss, Kent, Venus, Beverly, Palmer, and Neelam bloom later in the season. In warm climates without expected cold snaps, this is still a good window for tipping before flowering begins. Tipping encourages more branching, more flower tips, and better fruit production. If cold weather is still possible, save this guide and tip after the risk of cold has passed - but always before the tree enters the flowering stage.
✔️ What tipping is
Tipping is the removal of the soft growing tip of a mango branch once it reaches about 20 inches long. This simple cut stops straight upward growth and forces the branch to split into multiple side shoots.
✔️ When to tip
· Young, actively growing trees · After a flush hardens slightly (not brand-new soft growth) · Warm weather when the tree is growing strongly · Best during the training years, not heavy fruiting years
✔️ How to tip (step-by-step)
· Let a branch grow to about 20 inches · Using clean pruners, remove 1-2 inches from the tip · Cut just above a node (leaf joint) · Do not cut into thick woody growth - this is a light heading cut
✔️ What happens next
· 2-4 new branches usually form below the cut · The tree becomes shorter, wider, and stronger · More branch tips = more flowering points · Better light penetration inside the canopy
✔️ Why it improves flowering and production
· Mango flowers form at branch tips · More branches = more tips · A well-shaped tree puts energy into fruiting, not height · Easier harvesting and long-term structure
❌ Common mistakes to avoid
· Letting branches get too long before tipping · Tipping weak or stressed trees · Over-tipping all at once (stagger cuts) · Doing it right before cold weather · Doing it too close to flowering
✍️ Simple rule to remember
→ grow 20 inches → tip → repeat
This builds a compact, productive mango tree from the start.
Growing mangoes at home is easier than most people think.
Mango Plant Facts
Botanical name: Mangifera indica Also known as: Mango
USDA Zone: 9 - 11
Highligths
You don’t need a big yard. You don’t need perfect conditions.
You just need the right variety - and a few simple rules.
🔻Small space? Go with condo mango varieties 🔻Full sun is key 🔻Water deep, then let it dry 🔻Prune to keep trees compact and productive
Most store mangoes are picked early.
Homegrown fruit - completely different experience.
Sweeter, richer, and actually worth the wait.
Start with the basics, keep it simple, and your mango tree will reward you.
