Mango tree 36-8, Super Alphonso, Grafted (Mangifera indica)


Mango tree 36-8, Super Alphonso, Grafted (Mangifera indica)

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant

Super Alphonso aka India, or Zill 36-8. Original name 36-8 was for a seedling of Zill-80 from the breeding program of Gary Zill. Jakarta may have been its pollen parent. It has since been re-named Super Alphonso and may have had several other names at varying points of time, including India.
The fruit is roundly shaped like its maternal parent, and its flavor is somewhat reminiscent of Zill-80 as well though perhaps superior and with more of a hint of Indian spice hence another name India. The fruit does not taste like Alphonso however. 36-8 trees appear to have been steady and heavy producers.
The fruit does not ripen well on the tree, but when harvested mature green and allowed to ripen over the course of 7-10 days or so, the eating quality is excellent.
This mango could have commercial potential if it can prove resistant to fungal diseases in South Florida, which we will be evaluating for going forward.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Mango Tango - Mango Tree Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot