Edgar's good side



Even Dot has some clusters




Beverly, with zero care, looks good

My Edgar (topworked from a mature Graham) had excellent fruit set and retention on one-third of the tree, now has glorious clusters of fruit.      Of course, I know better than to count my mangos before they are ready to eat.    The rest of the canopy is flushing vegetative growth. But it's too soon for me to know how it will do from one year to the next.

My Lemon Zest had poor fruit set and retention this year.  But prior two years were good, so I'm in a forgiving mood.

Beverly has an excellent crop in store.

I would second John's mention of Keitt as typically producing a big crop.

I suspect that Duprey Saigon will be the first in my yard.
First year for this tree, so I don't really know when to pick them.   

Thanks, Alex and Jeff, for the information on Cac.
It sounds like a winner.     

1. sweet tart
2.  Maha
3.  Cac
4.  PPK
5.  Fruit Punch

I haven't run across a lot of information on Cac / Coc  regarding flavor or other characteristics. Could you or zands help me out?    I'm wondering where I can plant the one I've had sitting in a pot for too long.

In my neighborhood are two very large, mature BM trees.
They fruited well and seem to be holding on to their fruit so far.

It's a mixed picture as far as which mango trees show promise this summer.

Jacquelin (and her sister, Beverly) set a good crop and are retaining them so far.



This is the first year for Dupuis Saigon, and it's doing well for a small tree.




Young PPK looked terrible for nearly a year, is finally flushing new growth.



Lemon Zest had a partial bloom and only fair fruit retention. (no pic)

First year for Edgar, bloom was partial, fruit set and retention very nice so far.




This is not how I recommend growing White Jade pineapples.




Dot had decent bloom and fruit set, mostly poor retention.  The fruit I couldn't reach with spray so far looks better than what was sprayed.





I'm not completely opposed to ornamentals.

You have chosen well, Mr. Bill.
Some of my favorite flavors......I hope they do well for you.

I'm surprised to hear that Dot may not be well adapted to California, as I thought it would love a less humid climate.

PM sent.

In my own limited experience, mamey is more drought sensitive than sapodilla.  It can fruit in partial sun.

In southern Florida sapodilla thrives with limited care.  Neither is necessarily a fast grower.

Many thanks, LiveParadise.  Good to know.