Key Characteristics
1 Appearance amp Shape
Color The fruit is visually stunning featuring a smooth thin skin that transitions from green to a vibrant goldenyellow with a deep reddishpink or orange blush when fully ripe
Shape It has a distinct elongated waterdrop shape with a slightly curved or tapered tip
Size This is a large variety individual fruits typically weigh between 500g and 12kg
2 Flavor amp Texture
Taste Known for an intense honeylike sweetness with very low acidity It often has a gentle floral fragrance
Flesh The pulp is a deep orangeyellow incredibly juicy and 100 fiberless
Texture It is celebrated for its meltinyourmouth creamy consistency often compared to a fine custard
Seed It possesses a very thin flat seed which results in a high percentage of edible fruit per mango
3 Growth Habits
Yield It is a heavybearing variety often producing fruit in clusters
Cultivation The trees are relatively compact and manageable making them suitable for both commercial orchards and home gardens including large pots/containers
Early Fruiting Grafted trees are known to start bearing fruit within 2 to 3 years of planting
Quick Comparison Apple Mango vs Xi Shi
Feature
Apple Mango
Xi Shi 11 Shi
Shape
Round Applelike
Elongated Waterdrop
Size
Medium
Large up to 12kg
Texture
Firm amp Buttery
Creamy amp Melting
Origin
Various Africa/India/S America
Taiwan
Care Tips for Growers
If you are looking to plant a Xi Shi mango keep these requirements in mind
Sunlight Requires full direct sun at least 68 hours daily
Soil Thrives in welldraining sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
Pruning Annual pruning is recommended to maintain the trees shape and encourage better airflow
Protection In some regions farmers bag the individual fruits on the tree to protect their delicate skin from pests and sunburn ensuring a pictureperfect harvest