The Amrapali mango is one of Indias most successful hybrid mango varieties1 Developed in 1971 at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute IARI in Delhi it is a cross between the Dashehari known for sweetness and Neelum known for its regular bearing and late season2Below is a detailed description of its characteristics1 Appearance and TextureFruit Size Mediumsized and typically oblong weighing between 250g to 350g3Skin Color Interestingly the skin often stays greenishyellow even when fully ripe sometimes developing a slight reddish blush on the side exposed to the sun4Flesh The pulp is a striking deep orangered5 It is famous for being almost entirely fiberless giving it a smooth meltinyourmouth texture6Stone It has a relatively small and thin stone leading to a high pulptoseed ratio72 Flavor ProfileTaste It is exceptionally sweet with a rich earthy flavor8 Because it inherits the best of its parents it has a high sugar content balanced with a mild pleasant aromaNutritional Boost It is uniquely high in 9betacarotene Vitamin A containing approximately 25 to 3 times more than many other commercial mango varieties103 Tree and Growth HabitsDwarf Nature The Amrapali is a semidwarf tree making it the gold standard for HighDensity Planting HDP11 While traditional mango trees need 1012 meters of space Amrapali can be planted as close as 25 meters apartBearing Habit It is a regular bearer meaning it produces a consistent crop every year unlike some varieties that only fruit heavily every other year alternate bearing12Suitability Because of its compact size it is the most popular choice for kitchen gardens terraces and balcony pots13