I am thinking of planting a mango tree..

I live in Port Kennedy, Western Australia and am wondering what would be a
good variety to plant..

Also how much room should I allow for it ....

Thanks

I am in Northern suburbs (perth) and was recommended Kensington Pride as
it is the most adaptable.Mine has room for about a 10 m spread but shouldnt
need it.Seamingly the growth season is our winter so it stunts them
somewhat.And just to show off i am waiting for my 1st fruits.The trees has
only been in 1 1/2 yrs and has quite a few (10 so far) on it, too small to
pick yet but Im still proud!!! Good luck!!
"Tazman" wrote in message
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I am thinking of planting a mango tree..

I live in Port Kennedy, Western Australia and am wondering what would be a
good variety to plant..

Also how much room should I allow for it ....

Thanks

"Tazman" wrote in message
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I am thinking of planting a mango tree..

I live in Port Kennedy, Western Australia and am wondering what would be a
good variety to plant..

Also how much room should I allow for it ....

Thanks



Also I should have added how far from buildings, houses and fences should I
be looking at putting it ...

Does they have the large surface roots that can cause havic with such
structures?

Thanks

"Grae" wrote in message
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I am in Northern suburbs (perth) and was recommended Kensington Pride as
it is the most adaptable.Mine has room for about a 10 m spread but
shouldnt
need it.Seamingly the growth season is our winter so it stunts them
somewhat.And just to show off i am waiting for my 1st fruits.The trees has
only been in 1 1/2 yrs and has quite a few (10 so far) on it, too small to
pick yet but Im still proud!!! Good luck!!

Okay, more info please! I put one in last year and it died a quick death.
What are your secrets for a successful mango????? We're on the coast.
Bloody windy! Is that a problem? Should I put it into a pot first perhaps?
Coax it along slowly, carefully, sheltering it until it grows strong before
sticking it into the garden to fend for itself against the wind and the
feral Perth ants? And where should I buy one? The ones I looked at last
week at Bunnings looked as if they had one root in the grave already. Is it
possible to buy them really big someplace versus the little stick you
usually get? We love mangoes. We'd love to grow our own.

Thanks for any advice,

Helena

Im certainly no expert. I bought my plant ( i love tropical fruits so i buy
and try quite a few) off of a nursery in west swan, at the end of marshall
rd.The guy and his wife are extremely helpful, not just rushing to get your
money and will explain everything you need to know.I thank them for my
success.I will just go look for the name.its called Wondawest they are cnr
marshall and lord rds west swan. I buy all my tropic plants there.And have
eaten home grown pawpaw and guava and hopefully will try mango soon.
"Tazman" wrote in message
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"Tazman" wrote in message
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I am thinking of planting a mango tree..

I live in Port Kennedy, Western Australia and am wondering what would be
a
good variety to plant..

Also how much room should I allow for it ....

Thanks



Also I should have added how far from buildings, houses and fences should
I
be looking at putting it ...

Does they have the large surface roots that can cause havic with such
structures?

Thanks