Light. Needs full sun for best growth and fruit. Pick the warmest spot that does not flood after summer rains.
Water. Water every other day the first week, then 1–2 times a week for two months. Through year 3, water weekly in dry spells; older trees rarely need it.
Soil and feeding. It tolerates sand and limestone but not poorly drained soil. Feed young trees every 2–3 months the first year. Bearing trees want low-nitrogen, high-potash fruit tree fertilizer such as Citrus and Fruit Trees fertilizer.
Size. Kept to about 12 ft with yearly pruning. Unpruned mangos grow far larger.
Pruning. Prune within a month after harvest, before October, to protect next year's flowers. Each year remove a few upper limbs back to their crotches.
Problems to watch. Anthracnose causes black, sunken spots on flowers, leaves and fruit; 'Carrie' is moderately resistant. Powdery mildew appears in dry spring weather.
Good to know. Young trees may die at 29–30°F. 'Carrie' does not come true from seed, so buy a grafted tree.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS MG216: Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Mango
