Can I grow a mango tree in East Texas?
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Young mango trees less than 3 years old can be killed by temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C), mature mango trees without protection can survive temperatures as low as 25 degrees F (-4 degrees C), but for a few hours, such a cold night must be followed by an above-freezing day.
The East Texas has a subtropical humid climate, experiencing warm summers, but temperatures in winter can drop below 25 degrees F. You can plant mango trees in pots and bring them inside during cold nights.
Check the minimum winter temperature in your area. If the temperature drops a little below 25 degrees F, then you can use different methods to protect mango plants from frost:
- choose a location that is sheltered from the wind, on the south side of the house, near a building or fence;
- spread mulch around the base of the tree,
- push bamboo canes into the ground around the plant,
- water your mango in winter, especially before frost arrives,
- cover mango trees with horticultural fleece and place a lamp under the fleece and place a lamp with a 60-watt bulb under the fleece, beside the tree, to warm the area under the fleece, or use a large jug full of hot water.
Gomera mango varieties are the most cold-hardy mango trees.
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says that mango trees can be grown in Texas, but only some types: Haden, Irwin, Tommy Atkins, Kent and Keitt.
"Haden, Irwin and Tommy Atkins produce mature fruit in June; Kent produces fruit in July; and Keitt produces fruit in August."
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Do you have very much experience growing trees or large pants?
Sometimes it is best to consult the experts in your zip code before venturing into something that may require special conditions that may not be available to you in your yard.
If you contact your local Extension Office, they can tell you exactly what is needed and may have written instructions for your area.
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These mango trees can be grown in Texas: Haden, Irwin, Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Keitt.
Good information on this site:
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/
Yes. Mangoes cannot tolerate cold weather. Here is a YouTube video that will show you how. m.youtube.com/
I found this information: "If you live in an area of Texas that receives frost in the winter, agriculturists with Texas A&M University suggest that you grow the mango tree on the east or south side of the house." www.gardenguides.com/
Mango varieties that do well in Texas:
Julie,
Manila,
Irwin.
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