In the wild, a mango tree can grow up to 45 meters high. The normal height varies and is between 10 and over 30 meters depending on the variety and growing area.
How tall does a mango tree grow?
The height of a mango tree varies depending on the variety and growing region and ranges from 10 to over 30 meters. In plantations they are usually kept under 30 meters. In planters, mango trees reach a height of around 2 to 3 meters.
On plantations, however, it is usually kept below 30 meters so that most of its power is channeled into fruit development. This also makes harvesting easier later. The mango tree develops a very large crown that can reach a width of 30 meters. Old mango trees are therefore quite impressive.
Of course, a mango tree doesn't reach anywhere near this size in a planter. That is certainly not desirable either. It is usually cut back to a manageable size so that it can be easily moved to a suitable location for overwintering. 2 to 3 meters is a very realistic measurement.
Where do I plant my mango tree?
Even if you have trouble finding a suitable planter (€74.00 on Amazon) for your mango tree, you should not plant the tree in your garden. Because the mango tree is not winter hardy. Even in winter it requires temperatures of at least 15 °C.
A heated greenhouse or winter garden are suitable places for a mango tree. He feels most comfortable in warmth and high humidity. However, plant pots have to be quite high because mango trees have very long taproots.
Keeping conditions for mango trees:
- tall plant pots
- Summer temperatures of approx. 25 °C
- Winter temperatures of at least 15 °C
- high humidity
- water that is as lime-free as possible
Tips & Tricks
Are you looking for an exotic plant for your winter garden? Then try using a mango tree! With a little patience, you can grow a magnificent tree from the core of a purchased fruit.
