Climate Mango is adapted to lowland tropical and subtropical areas. Winter temperature is a major consideration, as leaves and twigs, especially on younger trees, can be damaged at temperatures below 30 degrees. Flowering and fruiting are seriously affected at temperatures below 40 degrees during bloom. There is no apparent difference in cold hardiness among varieties. Soil and Site Selection Mango requires soil having good internal drainage, but is not particular as to soil type.
Trees can tolerate minor flooding, but have low tolerance for salts, boron and lawn herbicides.
The tree must receive full sun for optimum growth and fruiting. There are some varieties, however, that do not fit clearly into either group. Varietal choices in Texas are limited. Propagation Polyembryonic types generally come true from seed, which is the common method of propagation in the tropics. Monoembryonic types do not come true from seed, so they must be grafted onto seedling rootstocks, using almost any available mango seeds.