Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
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Watering
Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
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| Lifespan | 30–40 years |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 15–20 ft |
| Max Width | 10–15 ft |
10-11 Container / 10-11 Outdoors |
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Turpentine mango is primarily used as rootstock for grafting other mango varieties. Here are the key uses and characteristics of turpentine mango:
1. Rootstock: Turpentine mango is considered the gold standard for mango rootstock, especially in Florida and the Caribbean. It provides an excellent foundation for grafting other mango varieties.
2. Strong root system: Turpentine rootstock develops a wide lateral root system and a deep tap root, creating a super strong foundation for grafted trees.
3. Resilience: Trees grafted onto turpentine rootstock can thrive in various extreme weather conditions, including strong winds, drought, and floods.
4. Pest and disease resistance: Turpentine rootstock offers unparalleled pest and disease resistance, contributing to the longevity and health of grafted mango trees.
5. Easy care: Grafted mango trees with turpentine roots are easier to care for compared to trees with less vigorous root systems. They are forgiving and require minimal attention.
6. Fast growth: Turpentine mango seedlings grow quickly and can be grafted onto as early as six months of age.
7. Fruit production: While turpentine mangoes are edible, they are generally not preferred for consumption due to their small size, fibrous flesh, and sometimes strong resin-like flavor. However, some people, particularly those from Jamaica, enjoy eating them or using them for juicing.
8. Historical significance: Turpentine mangoes were likely the first type of mangoes successfully introduced to Florida in the 1860s and have played a role in the development of many Florida mango varieties.
Customer Reviews
I plan to use most of these for grafting, keeping 1-2 for growing seeds for future rootstock. Overall, they arrived in decent condition. Some stress from shipping, but are recovering nicely.
I ordered four turpentine rootstocks for grafting purposes, but unfortunately, all of them arrived with noticeable issues that raise concerns about their health and long-term viability. I was surprised the Everglades farm would ship these.
The rootstocks vary significantly in size and structure. One appears reasonably upright and healthy, but the others show weak stems, poor branching, and uneven leaf development.
At least two of the trees have very thin trunks that don’t look strong enough to support a graft anytime soon. This is concerning because turpentine rootstocks should ideally have sturdy, well-established trunks to support vigorous scion growth.
They had Sparse and Damaged Foliage: A couple of the plants have yellowing leaves or signs of stress. One has leaves curling and drooping, which could indicate root issues, water stress, or
While I can’t see the roots without pulling them out of the pots, the top growth suggests that at least one or two might be rootbound or underdeveloped. Healthy rootstocks should be pushing more robust, lush growth.
These were sold as the same type of rootstock, but the difference in vigor and form is too wide. For grafting purposes, I wanted uniform, healthy, and strong base plants, and this batch does not meet that standard I was expecting from Everglades Farms.
I ordered two mango’s to work on grafting, they arrived of appropriate size, well packed, and in good condition. I order from multiple nurseries around the US, and would (as of this time) order again.
The mango tree seems healthy and vibrant. Waiting as directed for it to gain strength before transplanting jnto the ground. Can’t wait for this to start producing so I plant the seeds to make other Turpentine mango tree’s !!
Healthy plant doing well in the ground
