🥭 Carrie Mango Tree – 1 Gallon

Rich, Buttery Flavor • Florida-Proven Performance • Limited Shipping Release 🌿

There are mangoes… and then there’s Carrie.

If you’ve ever tasted a truly exceptional mango—the kind that stops you mid-bite—this is that experience.

Deep, sweet, buttery, completely fiberless, Carrie has earned its reputation as one of the best-tasting and most reliable mango trees you can grow at home—especially in Florida.

Right now, we are offering Carrie Mango in a 1-gallon size for online shipping for a very limited time. Once these trees are ready to be potted up, they will no longer be available to ship and will become pickup only at our retail nursery.

👉 If you want one shipped to your door—this is your window.

🌿 Quick Facts – Carrie Mango (Mangifera indica)

Feature	Details
Botanical Name	Mangifera indica ‘Carrie’
Plant Type	Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Online Sale Size	1-Gallon Container
Estimated Age	~8–14 months
Mature Height	20–30 ft unpruned • 10–15 ft maintained
USDA Zones	9B–11
Sun Requirements	Full sun (8+ hrs daily)
Cold Hardiness	Sensitive below ~30°F when young
Growth Habit	Compact, dense canopy, low–moderate vigor
Spacing	12–20 ft depending on pruning
Wind Tolerance	Moderate once established
Salt Tolerance	Low–moderate
Evergreen	Yes

📌 Important: We are currently only shipping 1-gallon mango trees. Larger sizes and more varieties are available for local pickup only.

🥭 Flavor Profile – Why Carrie Is Legendary

• Sweetness: Very high
• Texture: Ultra-smooth, completely fiberless
• Flavor Notes:
  • Rich, buttery
  • Deep tropical intensity
  • Classic mango aroma with subtle resin complexity

👉 Think: caramel + tropical fruit + velvet finish

This is not a mild mango—it’s bold, rich, and unforgettable.

🍈 Fruit Details & Harvest Season

• Fruit Size: Medium
• Skin: Green to yellow
• Flesh: Deep yellow to orange
• Fiber: None

📅 Harvest Season

• Florida: May – July
• Other regions: Late spring – summer

🍈 Fruiting

• Begins in 3–5 years (grafted)
• Heavy yields once mature
• Best production with:
  • Full sun
  • Proper pruning
  • Balanced, minimal fertilization

🌱 Why Grow Carrie Mango

• ⭐ Top-tier flavor (consistently ranked among the best)
• ⭐ Proven in Florida humidity
• ⭐ Compact growth for manageable harvesting
• ⭐ Fiberless, premium fruit quality
• ⭐ Excellent for food forests & backyard systems

👉 One of the highest-reward mango trees you can plant

🌿 Origin Story

Carrie Mango was developed in South Florida, where growers needed a mango that could handle:

• Heat
• Humidity
• Disease pressure

While still delivering exceptional flavor.

Unlike many imported cultivars that struggle in Florida, Carrie became a local favorite—earning its reputation through performance, not hype.

Culinary Uses

Carrie Mango is a premium dessert mango.

• Fresh eating straight off the tree 🥭
• Smoothies and juices
• Mango salsa
• Chutneys and sauces
• Frozen desserts and tropical recipes

Its fiberless texture and rich flavor make it ideal for both fresh and culinary use.

🌳 Growth Habit & Seasonal Behavior

• Evergreen tree (keeps leaves year-round)
• Multiple growth flushes annually 🌱
• Naturally compact compared to vigorous mango types

Florida Seasonal Cycle

• Spring: Flowering and fruit set 🌸
• Summer: Fruit production + growth
• Fall: Root development and recovery
• Winter: Slowed growth; protect from cold

🪴 Container & Transplanting Guide

Because this is a 1-gallon tree, proper transplanting is key.

After Arrival

• Wait 2–4 weeks
• Look for new growth before transplanting

👉 Do NOT rush this step

Upsizing Path

1 Gallon → 3 Gallon → 7 Gallon or Ground

• Prevents overwatering
• Builds strong roots
• Improves long-term performance

Use a well-draining tropical fruit mix—avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

🌿 Fertilizing, Soil Health & Long-Term Performance (Carrie Mango Tree)

This is one of the most important sections for long-term success.

🌱 Establishment Phase

Young Carrie Mango trees benefit from light support:

• Compost
• Mild organic fertilizer
• Trace minerals if needed

👉 Focus on root development—not rapid top growth

⚠️ Critical Insight: Fertilizer Timing Matters

Mango trees do not respond well to heavy fertilization before flowering.

• 🌿 Excess nitrogen pushes foliage growth
• 🍃 Reduces or delays flowering
• 🍈 Can significantly reduce fruit production

👉 Too much fertilizer = fewer mangoes

This is one of the most common mistakes growers make.

🌳 Mature Trees

Once established, Carrie Mango:

• Requires minimal fertilization
• Performs extremely well in Florida’s natural sandy soils
• Produces best when not overfed

👉 Many mature trees fruit heavily with little added input

🌾 Soil Strategy

• Works well in native sandy soils
• Add light compost top-dressing
• Focus on biology, not force-feeding

🪵 Mulching (Highly Recommended)

• Apply 2–4 inches of mulch
• Keep away from trunk ⚠️
• Helps retain moisture and regulate soil temperature

🌱 Living Ground Covers

Planting ground covers:

• Reduces evaporation
• Builds soil
• Supports long-term tree health

👉 This is how you build a regenerative system—not just a tree

🌞 Planting & Care (Carrie Mango Tree)

Where to Plant

• Full sun
• Well-draining soil
• Good airflow

Planting Method

• Plant high & tight
• Same depth as container
• Slightly elevated if needed

🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/RRQFY30qdA8?si=rRIcsbLlVAVYotfI

Watering

• Establishment: frequent watering
• Mature: deep, less frequent watering

👉 Drip irrigation preferred

Pruning

• Maintain 10–15 ft height
• Prune after harvest
• Improve airflow and structure

🌿 Companion Planting

• Living ground covers: Longevity Spinach - Sunshine Mimosa
• Pollinators: Tropical Sage - Sweet Almond - Vitex

🔍 Troubleshooting Guide

⚠️ Issue	🧠 Cause	🌿 Solution
🍂 Yellow leaves	💦 Overwatering	Improve drainage
🍄 Leaf spotting	🌊 Humidity	Increase airflow
🐛 Pests	🪲 Insects	Organic sprays
❄️ Cold damage	🌬️ Frost	Protect tree
🍃 No fruit	🌿 Excess nitrogen	Reduce fertilization

(Structured using GreenDreams system )

⚠️ Cautions

• Sensitive to frost when young
• Poor drainage can cause root issues
• Avoid over-fertilization
• Small shipped plants need recovery time

🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?

✅ Ideal For

• Florida growers
• Backyard orchards
• Container growers
• Mango lovers

❌ Not Ideal For

• Cold climates without protection
• Poor drainage soils
• Indoor-only growing

❓ FAQ

Why are only 1-gallon mango trees available online?

→ Smaller trees ship more successfully. Larger sizes are available for pickup only.

How long will this be available to ship?

→ Only until trees are ready to be potted up—then they become pickup only.

Is Carrie good for Florida?

→ One of the best-performing varieties available.

When will it fruit?

→ Typically 3–5 years.

Can I grow it in a pot?

→ Yes, with proper upsizing and pruning.

🚚 Shipping Details

• Ships in 1-gallon container
• UPS Ground (Monday shipping)

⚠️ Best for FL, Southeast & Texas

• Buyer assumes risk in northern/western states
• California delays possible
• Weather stress possible during transit

🏡 Local Pickup – Larger Sizes Available

We carry larger mango trees and more varieties at our retail nursery.

GreenDreams Nursery & Farm

🌾 18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

🕘 Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | 🌞 Sat 8AM–3PM

👉 Once these trees size up, they will be pickup only here.

🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services

• 🌳 Edible landscape design
• 🚜 Installation
• 🚚 Soil & mulch delivery
• 🌾 Regenerative consulting

Let us help you build your edible landscape.