Mango (dwarf) Mangifera indica
Mango (dwarf) (Mangifera indica) is an evergreen perennial fruit plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It grows 3–6 m (10–20 ft) tall and 3–5 m (10–16 ft) wide, wants full sun and low water, and is hardy to about 1 °C (34 °F). Space plants about 4 m (13 ft) apart.
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Mango (dwarf) at a glance
| Type | Perennial fruit plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Mature height | 3–6 m (10–20 ft) |
| Mature spread | 3–5 m (10–16 ft) |
| Spacing | 4 m (13 ft) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 8 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Low; drought tolerance high, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Cold hardiness | About 1 °C (34 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 10) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 42 °C (108 °F) |
| Flowering | from about February for 4–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | Moderate |
| Edible | Yes: ripe fruit |
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Is Mango (dwarf) toxic?
- People: mildly toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
- Parts: sap, skin
Sap and skin can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive people; fruit pit is a choking hazard.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Mango (dwarf)
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and low water.
See Mango (dwarf) in a botanical garden
It grows in this sample garden, which you can walk through in 3D:
- Thai tropical garden (1 plants)
Questions about Mango (dwarf)
- How far apart should I plant Mango (dwarf)?
- About 4 m (13 ft) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 3–5 m (10–16 ft).
- Does Mango (dwarf) need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 8 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Mango (dwarf) need?
- Low water. Drought tolerance is high and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Mango (dwarf)?
- It tolerates about 1 °C (34 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 10.
- When does Mango (dwarf) flower?
- From about February for 4–9 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Mango (dwarf) poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people mildly toxic. Sap and skin can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive people; fruit pit is a choking hazard.
- What grows well with Mango (dwarf)?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Mango (dwarf). Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (low).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade C (C: plausible, mixed evidence).
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, ASPCA
- FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper 56 — Crop Evapotranspiration, FAO
- RHS Plant Finder, Royal Horticultural Society
- University extension gardening guides (general), Various land-grant university extensions
Notes and assumptions
- Typical garden-cultivar values; varieties differ.
- Frost-sensitive; flowers in the dry/cool season.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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