Mango Trees, Delivered and Planted in SW Florida

A mango tree is one of the best fruit trees for Southwest Florida, and it fits any sunny yard with room for a big canopy. Expect fruit in about three to five years, with ripe mangoes in summer. Left alone it grows tall and wide, but regular pruning keeps it at a size you can pick from. Cold snaps and salt spray are its two weak spots, so site it with that in mind.

Light:: Full sun
Water:: Regular while young; low to moderate once established
Salt:: Low to moderate; leaves burn in constant salt spray, so keep it off the open waterfront

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Mango Tree sizes we deliver and plant

Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.

Plant	Sizes
Mango Tree	15 Gallon, 25 Gallon

Mango Tree in SW Florida, at a glance

Mature size here: 25 to 40 ft tall and as wide if left alone; commonly pruned to 10 to 15 ft
Light: Full sun
Water: Regular while young; low to moderate once established
Salt tolerance: Low to moderate; leaves burn in constant salt spray, so keep it off the open waterfront
Cold tolerance: Young trees can be damaged near freezing, and cool snaps during bloom can cost the year's fruit; cover young trees on frost nights, especially inland
Growth rate: Fast
Spacing: 20 to 30 ft apart for full-size trees; 12 to 15 ft if you keep them pruned small
Florida native: No, native to South Asia
Botanical name: Mangifera indica

Where Mango Tree works in a SW Florida yard

Plant a mango in full sun where it has room to spread, well away from the pool, the roofline and overhead wires. One tree anchors a back corner and gives real shade within a few years. In a smaller yard, commit to pruning it to 10 to 15 ft from the start so the fruit stays within reach.

Good companions in a fruit planting are avocado, lychee and guava, which want the same sun and soil. Windfall fruit is messy, so skip the spot over a patio or pool deck.

Backyard fruit tree
Shade for sunny lots
Home orchard planting
Pruned small fruit tree

How our crew plants it

Mangoes need drainage, so in flat or low areas we set the root ball on a slight rise, in a hole two to three times as wide as the ball and no deeper. The root flare stays at or just above grade, and any graft union stays well above the soil line.

We backfill with native sand, water it in, and add a ring of mulch kept off the trunk. Larger trees are staked for the first year, and Lee and Collier rules allow extra watering on new plantings.

Care after planting

Prune right after harvest to hold the tree near 10 to 15 ft and open the center so light and air reach the fruit.
Feed three times a year, for example late winter, late May and October, with a fertilizer that includes micronutrients, and skip the June 1 to September 30 fertilizer ban in Lee County, Naples and Marco Island.
Ease off irrigation and nitrogen in late fall and winter, since a drier, cooler spell helps the tree set flowers.
Water young trees regularly for the first year or two; established trees get by on rain plus a deep soak in dry spells.
Cover young trees with frost cloth on nights forecast near freezing.

What to watch for

Anthracnose and powdery mildew can blight blossoms and spot fruit in humid weather, so thin the canopy for airflow and plan a fungicide program during bloom.
Mango sap and skin can cause a poison-ivy-like rash in sensitive people, so wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning and rinse sap off promptly.
Big unpruned trees can lose limbs or topple in a hurricane, which is one more reason to thin and size the canopy every year.

Mango Tree questions we hear

How long does it take a mango tree to fruit in Florida?+

Most mango trees fruit in about three to five years after planting. A cold snap during bloom or a very wet spring can cost you a crop in any given year. Fruit ripens from late May through September, depending on the variety.

How big does a mango tree get, and can I keep it small?+

Left alone, a mango reaches 25 to 40 ft and spreads about as wide. You can keep it small: prune right after harvest each year to hold it near 10 to 15 ft. Start while the tree is young, because cutting back a huge old tree is much harder.

Will cold hurt my mango tree in Cape Coral or Lehigh Acres?+

Cold is the main risk. Mangoes are tropical, so young trees can be damaged near freezing, and cool nights during bloom reduce fruit set. Coastal Lee and Collier is usually fine. Inland spots like Lehigh Acres and North Fort Myers can get frost, so cover young trees on those nights.

How far from the house or pool should I plant a mango tree?+

Plant a full-size mango at least 20 to 25 ft from the house, pool and overhead lines. If you plan to prune it to 10 to 15 ft you can get a little closer, but keep it off the pool deck, since fruit and leaves drop. Both roots and canopy spread wide.

When is mango season in Southwest Florida?+

Mango season runs from late May into September, with the peak in June through August. Early varieties ripen first, and late ones finish in August and September. The variety you plant sets your harvest window.

How much does it cost to plant a mango tree?+

The planted price depends on the tree size, how many you want, and how easy the planting spot is to reach. Text us the details and we reply with a planted price, usually within the hour during the day. Half down holds the trees and a delivery day.

Updated October 2026