New leaves arise in terminal growth flushes that occur several times a year. Most of the flowers function as males by providing pollen, but some are bisexual and set fruit. Pollination is by flies, wasps, and bees. Fruit may be round, ovate, or obovate depending on the variety. The immature fruit has green skin that gradually turns yellow, orange, purple, red, or combinations of these colors as the fruit matures.
Mature fruit has a characteristic fragrance and a smooth, thin, tough skin.
The flesh of ripe mangos is pale yellow to orange. The flesh is juicy, sweet, and sometimes fibrous. The fruit has one seed that is flattened and sticks to the flesh. The seed contains one or more embryos depending on the variety or type. All the listed varieties are productive and have superior quality fruit.