‘Fruit Punch’ is a mid-season mango (June-July) from the Zill breeding program and is celebrated for its intensely complex flavor. The fruit delivers a unique blend of tropical fruit notes reminiscent of fruit punch, featuring hints of berry, citrus, pineapple, and mango candy. The flesh is fiberless, juicy, and exceptionally sweet, with a rich aroma that continues to develop as the fruit ripens. Fruit typically develops yellow skin with an attractive red blush at maturity. Trees are moderately vigorous growers and can be maintained at a manageable size with regular pruning while producing high-quality fruit. (Pot size: 3 gallon)

Mango Care: To get the most out of your new mango tree dedicate an area in your yard for it away from other trees and structures. Your new mango wants full sun, the more sun the more fruit you'll have. For the first 30 days you must water your mango tree to get it established, it does not want to be over watered. Look for a flush of leaves in the first month or so, this will tell you it's growing well. Once established mango trees do not want too much water and are drought resistant. You may want to sparingly fertilize at the end of August with a simple 6-6-6 fertilizer. The nitrogen in fertilizer, the first number, will help your tree grow leaves.  The second number, phosphorous encourages roots. The third, potassium creates the fruit. In the following years you may only be fertilizing with potassium for a good crop of fruit.

If you'd like to learn more about site selection, planting, proper irrigation, more advanced fertilizing, and pruning for your mango tree please check out the University of Florida's Agricultural Extension office's site on proper home mango care.