Mango trees (forum)

Don starts with ...
I would like to grow a mango tree in Wollongong, NSW [Illawarra district].

Can anyone recommend a variety that does well in this area & also is resistant to the common diseases of anthracnose & black spot?

Average min temps in winter are 6 to 7 degrees and average max in winter is 18 degrees.

Time: 24th July 2012 5:44pm

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Db says...
Not sure about Wollongong as I'm in Brisbane. Currently I'm growing Kwan mango in pot. Daleys describes it as excellent resistant to disease. I bought mine from Daleys just 2-3 months back, plant is only 1.5 ft height and already flowering (I'll be removing it to promote growth)

Time: 24th July 2012 6:59pm

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David says...
Just spoke to someone at Birdwoods nursery in Nambour , they inform me that dwarf mangoes due for release in September ,roughly 10 cultivars will be on offer, my advise ,get in quick if you are after a particular variety.

Time: 27th July 2012 3:58pm

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Don says...
Thanks David
Do you know of any varieties that grow well in Sydney/Wollongong area?
Don

Time: 31st July 2012 1:55pm

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David says...
Hi Don ,Having lived in Sydney from 79 to 85, you could try something like Florigon or Glenn, each has some built in genetic resistance to anthracnose a fungal disease mangoes are prone to in wet climatesd , mangoes generally prefer dry climate at flowering time and Sydney generally is not dry in spring hence the problem. Do some investigating even the Daleys website has some good info on varieties. Good luck.

Time: 31st July 2012 8:59pm

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BJ says...
Growers here have also said Haden is a good one for cold tolerance and fruit set, as it will flower repeatedly until the condidtions are right, then set fruits. The fruit isnt what I'd call top teir though. Keitt likes the cold, but likes it dry and can be a bugger of a tree to get growing into a nice shape.

Time: 1st August 2012 8:03am

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denise1 says...
Has anyone had experiense with the Ataulfo mango?

Time: 1st August 2012 12:36pm

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EstherH says...
Hi Don,

May I ask which Mango tree you picked for Wollongong at the end? I am currently trying to pick one for Wollongong :)

Time: 24th May 2021 11:41am

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