TA Variegated Mango is a rare and striking cultivar of Mangifera indica primarily prized for its ornamental beauty Unlike standard mango trees with solid green foliage this variety features multicolored leaves and in some cases bicolored fruit It is often a Thai variety such as the Chalta Khas or a mutation of common cultivars like Irwin or Matuda
1 Visual AppearanceFoliage The most distinctive feature The leaves are typically green with creamywhite or paleyellow streaks and patches In some varieties young flushes may emerge with pinkish or bronze tints before the variegation becomes prominent
Fruit Skin The fruit often mirrors the trees variegation Young mangoes may show green and yellow stripes as they ripen they usually turn a goldenyellow sometimes retaining subtle green marbling or developing a reddishpink blush if exposed to direct sun
Tree Form Typically grown as a grafted specimen it reaches a height of 1520 feet in the ground but is often kept as a dwarf 46 feet for patio containers
2 Flavor and TextureDespite its exotic look the fruit quality remains high and comparable to premium dessert mangoes
Taste A rich tropical sweetness balanced with a slight tang It is highly aromatic
Texture The flesh is usually deep yellow to orange juicy and largely fiberless offering a meltinyourmouth consistency
Size Mediumsized fruits typically weighing between 150g and 250g
3 Growth and CareThe Variegated Mango is slightly more delicate than standard varieties because the white/yellow parts of the leaves contain less chlorophyll making the tree a bit slowergrowing