WTB Lemon Zest Mango in LA/OC

[anthos]

I'm VERY close to competing my backyard project. One thing missing is a mango,  so I'd like to find where I can buy a lemon zest mango. I've called around a little, no luck. So I think my options are buy 3g at Plantagram or plant a 5g or 15g Manila then graft a lz scion. Input please? I want whatever will fruit fastest. 

Thanks in advance.

MY PROJECT!!!!
http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=8961.msg114600#msg114600

[rliou]

I have a grafted lemon zest on ataulfo seedling.  Its only about a gallon in size but if u are willing to start small PM me if interested.  I am in cerritos

[anthos]

What would be the preference of root stock?

It seems the popular root stock in California is Manila, but then we do see ataulfo and turpentine occasionally.

[rliou]

According to Behl and JF, the best rootstock seems to be manilla and ataulfo in southern cal.  I haven't experimented with enough root stocks to know so I went by their recommendations.

[anthos]

Found one with turpentine. What would be the downsides of turpentine vs the other 2?

[socal10b]

Turpentine rootstock grows slower and droopy in socal. Manila/ataulfo rootstocks grow better in our dry climate. Do a search on the forum, jf posted some pics turpentine vs manila/ataulfo, u can see a huge difference between the rootstocks.

[JF]

wait for Behl's cocktail mangos at the end of September there might be a LZ in there

[anthos]

Would I be best off with a La Verne 5g Manila then graft lz on to it?

I've been into plants my whole life, but have to admit I'm a noob with mangoes. So I appreciate the help. Seems like rliou you or (JF later) might have the best remedy for me?

[bsbullie]

I am not from California however I would have to think the only Lemon Zest on Turpentine would have originated from Florida.