The Valencia Pride Mango is one of the most visually striking and fastgrowing mango varieties in the world Originally a seedling of the Haden mango it was discovered in Florida in 1941 and has since become a favorite for home gardeners and connoisseurs alike due to its enormous fruit size and exceptionally smooth texture
Fruit CharacteristicsAppearance Distinctive for its long slender and slightly curved Sshape sigmoid It is a large mango typically weighing between 1 and 2 pounds 600900g
Color When ripe the skin is a vibrant goldenyellow usually covered in a brilliant crimson or dark red blush
Flavor Profile It offers a classic sweet tropical flavor with a mild pleasant aroma Many describe notes of honey peach and citrus
Texture The deep yellow flesh is nearly fiberless firm yet meltingly juicy making it ideal for slicing or eating fresh
Tree amp Growth HabitsVigor This is one of the fastestgrowing mango trees If left unpruned it can quickly reach heights of 30 to 50 feet
Growth Habit It has an upright open and spreading canopy making it an excellent choice for a shade tree
Hardiness Best suited for USDA Zones 911 It is sensitive to frost and prefers full sun at least 8 hours a day
Disease Resistance It shows good resistance to anthracnose a common fungal issue that affects many other mango varieties in humid climates
Season amp HarvestHarvest Window It is a lateseason variety In Florida and similar climates the fruit typically ripens from July through August
Yield It is known for consistent and heavy production once the tree is established