A01_mango_blooms_001_-_Richard_Sar
Blooms of a seedling mango a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Q - Blooms of a seedling mango a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is unknown, recently grafted over 2 years ago with only 1 original seedling limb remaining g) Has not yet set any fruits. h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage.
H05_Mango_Coco
a) Variety: Grafted mango, unknown variety. b) Location: Salama, Guatemala. Latitude 15° 5' 60N, Longitude -90.2667, elevation 3799ft. c) Temperature: Average low is 53 in January (coolest month); average high is 79 in April and May (warmest months). - a) Variety: Grafted mango, unknown variety. b) Location: Salama, Guatemala. Latitude 15° 5' 60N, Longitude -90.2667, elevation 3799ft. c) Temperature: Average low is 53 in January (coolest month); average high is 79 in April and May (warmest months). d) Age of tree: The tree was planted ~8 years ago. e) Flavor: The fruit is exceptionally sweet, with a pleasant somewhat simple mango flavor. f) Productivity: The tree is very productive; it is loaded with fruit each spring. g) Ripening: The fruit ripens in May and June. h) Tree Care: After planting the tree has been largely ignored, it is not typically irrigated, pruned, or fertilized.
A10_Blooming_in_pot-_Richard_Sar
a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Quantity of fruits produced - a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is unknown. g) First bloom after after 3 years of growing in a 5 gallon pot. Has not yet set any fruits and planted out onto the ground 2yrs ago h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage. Blooms are not as showy and tends to more on the yellow side.
A08_Nam_doc_mai__pink_blooms__-_Richard_Sar
Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, - Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, and very small seed f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is very little, fruits has tendency to split before ripening and ruins about 90% of the crop g) Blooms year round continuous h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, cold snap of 2007 left the tree bare. New shoots are beginning to push out of surviving limbs. Blooms are very showy and pink in color.
A09_Nam_doc_mai_unripe_fruits_-_Richard_Sar
Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, - Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, and very small seed f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is very little, fruits has tendency to split before ripening and ruins about 90% of the crop g) Blooms year round continuous h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, cold snap of 2007 left the tree bare. New shoots are beginning to push out of surviving limbs. Blooms are very showy and pink in color.
A07_Blooms_and_shadows_-_Richard_Sar
Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, - Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted plant planted out back in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality, fiberless, sweet, and very small seed f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is very little, fruits has tendency to split before ripening and ruins about 90% of the crop g) Blooms year round continuous h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, cold snap of 2007 left the tree bare. New shoots are beginning to push out of surviving limbs. Blooms are very showy and pink in color.
A11_Tiny_fruitlet_-_Richard_Sar
a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Quantity of fruits produced - a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) The taste of the fruit is unknown f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is unknown. g) First bloom after after 3 years of growing in a 5 gallon pot. Has not yet set any fruits and planted out onto the ground 2yrs ago h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage. Blooms are not as showy and tends to more on the yellow side. Fruitlet didn't held.![B02_Patio Mango Cogshall](_data/i/galleries/mangomania_2007/B02_Patio_Mango_Cogshall-me.jpg "B02_Patio Mango Cogshall (6480 visits) Patio Mango "Cogshall" Var - Cogshall Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3...")
B02_Patio Mango Cogshall
Patio Mango "Cogshall" Var - Cogshall Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3-4 nites in Jan (unusually cold for this area) Age - 3 years for both trees Taste - Only the Mallika ripened w/a mild peach flavor & little fiber at th - Patio Mango "Cogshall" Var - Cogshall Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3-4 nites in Jan (unusually cold for this area) Age - 3 years for both trees Taste - Only the Mallika ripened w/a mild peach flavor & little fiber at the seed. Cogshall dropped early Quantity - Only one fruit from each tree (First fruit) Ripe time - Oct / Nov Cultivation - Water - modified drip/spray. Fertilizer - Sm. amount of balanced fertilizer in Spring Protection - Trees are in a fenced area (micro climate)![B01_Patio Mango Mallika.](_data/i/galleries/mangomania_2007/B01_Patio_Mango_Mallika-me.jpg "B01_Patio Mango Mallika. (6448 visits) Patio Mango "Mallika" Var - Mallika Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3-4...")
B01_Patio Mango Mallika.
Patio Mango "Mallika" Var - Mallika Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3-4 nites in Jan (unusually cold for this area) Age - 3 years for both trees Taste - Only the Mallika ripened w/a mild peach flavor & little fiber at the - Patio Mango "Mallika" Var - Mallika Loc- Vista, CA Temp - mild chill to 30 degrees for 3-4 nites in Jan (unusually cold for this area) Age - 3 years for both trees Taste - Only the Mallika ripened w/a mild peach flavor & little fiber at the seed. Cogshall dropped early Quantity - Only one fruit from each tree (First fruit) Ripe time - Oct / Nov Cultivation - Water - modified drip/spray. Fertilizer - Sm. amount of balanced fertilizer in Spring Protection - Trees are in a fenced area (micro climate)
A13_Unknown_Thai_variety__v3-_Richard_Sar
a) Cutting for an unknown Thai variety was grafted onto a branch of a seedling Mango b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree and branch to 32F d) Approximately 2 yrs since branch was grafted - a) Cutting for an unknown Thai variety was grafted onto a branch of a seedling Mango b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree and branch to 32F d) Approximately 2 yrs since branch was grafted e) The taste is very smooth, sweet, and free of fibers f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is unknown, branch grafted is still a recent introduction to the tree. It has been less vigorous growing than other varieties g) Received one fruit last year. Green skin fruit with a deep orange flesh h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage.
A12_Grafting_Mangos_-_Richard_Sar
a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit. It currently has one original limb of the seedling left. Multiple limbs of the Manilla variety, a Nam Doc Mai, and an unknown Thai variety. In all four varieties. Notice the different coloring on the new gr - a) Seedling grown mango from store bought fruit. It currently has one original limb of the seedling left. Multiple limbs of the Manilla variety, a Nam Doc Mai, and an unknown Thai variety. In all four varieties. Notice the different coloring on the new growth flush. b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Approximately 5 yrs old e) Bore one fruit of the unknown Thai variety. f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is still undetermine. Still has a few more years until it becomes productive. g) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage.
A03_mango_blooms_003_-_Richard_Sar
Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted tree planted in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality. Smooth texture, no fibers, s - Nam Doc Mai blooms a) Nam Doc Mai b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree to 32F d) Specimen is a grafted tree planted in 2003 e) The fruit is very high quality. Smooth texture, no fibers, sweet f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is very little, fruits has tendency to split before ripening and ruins about 80% of the crop g) Blooms year round continuous h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, cold snap of 2007 left the tree bare. New shoots are beginning to push out of surviving limbs.