I wanted to try to compile a list of mangoes with the following characteristics:
- Compact / Natural 'dwarf' (i.e. does not have to be in a container to be dwarfed)
- Bushy and/or spreading style growing habit
- Good producer
- Needs relatively minor pruning to keep size in check which will not adversely affect productivity
- Quality fruit (full flavor, fiberless, etc.)
I hesitate to say good flavor / taste, because this is very subjective. But I think the aspects that make a fruit high quality are perhaps a little more objective.
After looking through the forum, here is a list that I have compiled that meets the above criteria. Please add to the list (or dispute what I have compiled based on my misunderstandings). Please note that I have no experience with these varieties, I am trying to compile this list based on the experience of others.
Cultivar list in alphabetical order (Click on Cultivar Name for a detailed description of tree characteristics from forum members observations)--------------------------------------------------------
-
Alampur baneshan (nominated by Squam256, Mark in Texas)
-
Amrapali -
Angie (nominated by Squam256, johnb51)
-
Baptiste (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Carrie (nominated by mangokothiyan, many noted flavor objections, zands notes that not quite as compact, med/fast grower)
-
Cogshall (nominated by Mark in Texas)
-
Cotton Candy (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Duncan (nominated by y0rascal, Guanabanus)
-
Dwarf Hawaiian (nominated by mangokothiyan)
-
Edgar (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Fairchild (nominated by WGphil, zands, bsbullie)
-
Florigon (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Honey Kiss (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Imam Passand (nominated by Squam256)
-
Jehangir (nominated by Squam256)
-
Julie (nominated by TnTrobbie, zands)
-
Leo#2 (nominated by JF)
-
Mahachanok (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Manilita (nominated by sunworshiper)
-
Nam Doc Mai #4 (nominated by wslau, zands)
-
Neelam (nominated by Squam256, many noted flavor objections)
-
Peggy (nominated by JF)
-
Pickering (nominated by mangokothiyan, johnb51, zands, Mark in Texas, JF)
-
Pina Colada (nominated by zands, bsbullie)
-
Providence (nominated by bsbullie)
-
Rapoza (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Rosa (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Rosigold (nominated by skhan)
-
Rudiett (nominated by JF)
-
Son Pari (nominated by Guanabanus)
-
Thomson (nominated by JF)
-
Tomato (nominated by JF)
-
Venus (nominated by Squam256, Guanabanus)
-
Villa Seņor (nominated by JF)
-
White Pari (nominated by Guanabanus)
NOT a compact mango but receives honorable mention for being easily maintained at compact mango heights:-
Mallika (?, upright vigorous grower and not compact, but easily trained. Mallika has received several honorable mentions. But also
some possible detractions)
- Others (please add below in the comments)
A table of Cultivars, Ripening Time, and Flavor Notes based on the above list has been generated.See these posts:
PART 1 OF THE TABLE,
PART 2 OF THE TABLE