🥠Red Cheek Mango – Fruit Description:
- Appearance:
- Medium to large-sized fruit (typically 300–600g).
- Skin is smooth and glossy.
- Characteristic blush of red or reddish-pink “cheeks” on the sun-exposed side, with a yellow to golden background.
- Flesh:
- Deep orange to golden yellow.
- Smooth, fiberless or with very minimal fiber.
- Juicy and aromatic.
- Flavor:
- Sweet with a mild tartness.
- Rich tropical mango flavor, sometimes with citrus or floral notes.
- Seed:
- Monoembryonic (does not produce true-to-type from seed).
- Medium-sized stone.
- Season:
- Typically harvested in mid to late summer, depending on the region.
🌳 Red Cheek Mango – Tree Description:
- Growth Habit:
- Medium to large-sized tree.
- Spreading, rounded canopy with dense foliage.
- Moderate to fast-growing under warm conditions.
- Leaves:
- Long, lanceolate, dark green.
- New growth emerges reddish-bronze.
- Flowers:
- Small, pale yellow to pinkish, in large panicles.
- Usually appear in late winter to early spring.
- Productivity:
- Good yield under proper conditions.
- May be alternate bearing without proper pruning and fertilization.
- Climate Suitability:
- Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates.
- Requires full sun and well-drained soil.
- Sensitive to frost.
âś… Benefits of Red Cheek Mango:
- Eye-catching color and excellent taste make it great for fresh markets.
- Good shelf life and transportability.
- Popular in home gardens due to its appearance and flavor.
If you're considering growing it, it's ideal to biu a grafted tree rather than grow from seed, due to its monoembryonic nature.
