Healthy pruned mango trees will have green, glossy leaves and a strong trunk.
Mango trees are generally pruned in the late winter or early spring. This allows the tree to heal any wounds from pruning and helps to shape it for the upcoming growing season. Depending on age and size, you can trim them in different ways. For a young mango tree, you will want to remove any dead or dying branches so the tree grows evenly. For older trees, thinning out the canopy. You can also remove any low-hanging branches that are causing fruit to rot. If your tree is overgrown, you can do a general pruning of dead or diseased branches to reduce size. When you are finished pruning, water the tree well.
Carefully lift the tree out of the hole and gently shake any loose dirt from its roots. Move the tree to its new location and plant it. Water the tree well.
Some varieties can reach up to 7 metres tall, while others may only grow to 3 or 4 metres. The size of the tree will also depend on the growing conditions and whether or not it is pruned of diseased or dead branches regularly.
It generally takes about 3 to 5 years for trees to begin bearing fruit. Once the tree starts producing fruit, it will continue to do so for many years. Regular pruning can help to increase fruit production.
Mango trees are susceptible to a number of different problems, including fungal diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies. Pests such as aphids, scale, and mealybugs can damage the leaves and fruit of the tree.
Mango trees also require nutrients to remain healthy. If the soil is lacking in nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium, the tree may become stunted or produce fewer fruits. Regular fertilisation can help to prevent these problems, as will planting the tree in the correct spot.Mango trees generally require quite a bit of water.
Mango trees like the humidity and thrive between 20-35 degrees Celsius.
Mango trees should be fertilised every 2 to 3 months during the growing season.
Popular varieties that produce high-quality fruits include 'Alphonso', 'Haden', 'Kent', and 'Valencia Pride'.
Mango trees prefer a warm, humid climate. They can tolerate some cold weather, but the ideal temperature range for mango trees is 20 to 35 degrees Celsius. Once the tree is established, it will be more drought-tolerant and will need less water.
Pruning a mango tree is not difficult, but you will need a few tools to prune fruit trees properly. First, you will need a sharp pair of pruning shears, lopping shears and maybe some pruning saws to remove any large branches. Once the branches are removed, you will need to use the pruning shears to shape the tree. Once the branches, leaves and dead twigs have been cut, you can dispose of the main branches in your compost bin.