The Tropical Fruit Forum

Took a look at my Cogshall about a week ago and noticed some buds swelling.  I was hopeful they were soon-to-be pannicles.  Fast forward to today and they are definitely the beginnings of a growth flush.  This seems odd to me, what with it being mid December.  My concern is a growth flush now means no pannicles next month.  Is this correct?

Visited a friend and in her backyard are 16 mango trees.  Large, old, and gnarly.  She has no idea when they were planted or what kind of mangoes they are, but the trees were loaded with large, fat mangoes at various stages of readiness.  I picked a few and the white, sticky sap oozed out.  Well, not more than a few minutes later I started getting itchy and the next morning I had hives on my face.  This is a first for me as I have no known allergies of any kind.
I have since eaten half a mango to test for any reaction but so far there hasn'at been any.  Anyone have anything similar occur?  Am I doomed to eating distilled water and crackers from here on out?

A few years ago my wife brought home a few seeds from Brazil.  She grew up eating them and called the fruit Annona.  When I did my research I saw many references to what I think is the same fruit, but with many different names:  cherimoya, sugar apple, soursop, and probably a few more.  So I'm trying to determne what I'm growing and if what I'm seeing with the flowers is normal.
Planted the seedling in ground about three years ago.  I was concerned when it dried up and lost all its leaves in the winter, but it is flush again with bright green leaves and what appears to be many flowers.  The first few flowers, however, have turned brown and withered up.  Is this the norm?
Can someone ID this tree and tell me how to care for it?  Many thanks!

Much to my surprise, (and delight), my Cogshall which has been comatose since October, has exploded with a growth flush.  Most every branch tip is pushing new leaves.  As I was taking a walk around the tree, I spotted two pannicles pushing out in the midst of all this.
Should I be surprised at an April flowering.  I recall last year's fruiting appearing in early February.

So my sleepy Cogshall has decided to emerge from her winter slumber.  No fruit this year, but she is starting to push some growth flushes. It has been in the ground for about 5 years now, and stands about 9' tall and 6' wide. 
My question concerns pruning.  When is the time to prune?  Should I do it now as the new growth is just emerging?  Should I wait until the new growth has hardened somewhat?  Should I wait until midsummer, end of the season sometime in October, or does it matter?

My cogshall has shown no indications that it is ready to push forth some pannicles.  Last year was the first time it produced fruit.  9 delicious mangos, and I was hoping for at least that many this season.  This will be year 5 in ground.  It's about 9 feet tall.
I seem to recall it was about this time last year that it was pushing out flowers.  Should I be concerned that this may be an off year for the tree?  How are other's cogshalls doing at this time?

is stinkin' delicious.  That is all.

Mrs. Carbo, who is from Colombia, brings home some seeds one day as she returned from a trip to Brazil.  She tells me they are Annona, and I have no idea what she's talking about. . .as usual.  Think Gloria, from Modern Family. 
I put off dealing with her and her seeds for some time until she wears me down and I throw them in a sunny spot and forget about them.  That was about a year ago.  Now I have this three foot tree that is looking pretty healthy and determined.  So, what have I got on my hands here?
I've never eaten one.  What's the taste like?
As far as growing one of these trees, what do I need to do?  My very limited experience with one mango tree is all I have to fall back on.  Do I tip this thing?  Fertilize it?  What kind of insects will I need to do battle with?  How big will it grow?  Is fungus a problem?
Any help is appreciated.  As always, many thanks in advance.

After 3 years in the ground my Cogshall has finally pushed forth some fruit, nine to be exact.  All are about small fist size right now and appear to be keepers come summertime.  Problem is, five of them are hanging off of one bottom branch.  They are barely off the ground as tbe branch is noticeably bent under the weight.  Might the branch snap?  Can I somehow support it?  My concern is while trying to support the branch that I accidentally snap it off.   
That, plus the proximity to the ground makes these mangoes easy pickins' for the local rats, racoons, and ants.  Any suggestions?

This cultivar sure is a pretty one, and some of the info I have read about the San Felipe gushes with praise about the "spicy" flavor that will take me back to old Havana.  Marketing aside, can anyone with first hand experience offer their opinions on it?

Out of necessity, (small yard), I'm thinking of planting a second mango tree, (Pickering), adjacent to an existing mango tree, (Cogshall).  I would estimate about twelve feet, maybe fifteen, from trunk to trunk.  Any potential problems with this scenario?  Cross breeding?  Two headed mangoes? 

Cogshall, in ground for about three years, first time producing flowers! 
But when I walk around and take I look, I see some warning signs. . .or maybe I'm being neurotic about this whole mango thing.    I see leaves that appear to be dull and tired.
Take a look at some pics, please, and offer your opinions.  Much appreciated.  Thank you.

My exoerience with all things mango is miniscule, so perhaps my concerns are unfounded.  But this winter I am being hit hard with a variety of pests.
My mango has whitefly designs all over its leaves; the Asian Grey Weevil is omnipresent, lots of ants at the base of the tree and on the tree; and recently I have noticed tiny black seed-like specs on the undersides of some leaves.  I've attached a photo.
First, what are these black things and, second, should I be concerned about the other insects that have moved into the neighborhood?