Botanical Name: Mangifera indica
Common Names: Sweet Tart Mango, Sweet Tart
Sweet Tart is a top tier American mango variety bred by Zill OPI in Florida that does surprisingly well in Perth’s climate. The fruit lives up to its name, packing an intense punch of sweet and sour with a rich, tropical flavour. It is perfect for backyard growers who want a heavy producer with world-class fruit quality.
Features:
Ideal prune height range: 2-3m
pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 6.8
Shade or full sun: Full sun
Minimum pot year 5: 50L pot
Time to fruit age: 2-3 years from grafted tree.
Sweet Tart mango trees are naturally semi-dwarf, making them super easy to manage in small spaces. They produce small to medium fruit that turns a light green-yellow when ripe, often with a slight blush. The flesh is completely fibreless, firm, and juicy. It handles cool Perth winters well once established and benefits from wind protection and regular watering during hot summer stretches. It thrives in large pots or in the ground.
Interesting Notes:
The flavour profile is regularly rated by mango connoisseurs as one of the best in the world. It can even be eaten while still firm for an extra tangy kick.
Its compact habit makes it a dream for suburban yards, food forests, or patio growing.
Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.
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