Mangifera indica 'Neelum'

A perennial hermaphrodite evergreen tree.

Introd. to Florida from India in 1979 by Frank Smathers, Jr., Miami, Fla. Origin: Tree: moderately vigorous; small, compact canopy. Fruit: eating quality good to excellent. Shape: ovate; base flattened to slightly rounded; stout stern inserted squarely in a shallow cavity; apex bluntly pointed with a small lateral beak; surface undulating. Size: length 9.5-11 cm; breadth 7.5-8.5 cm; thickness 6-6.5 cm. Weight: 230-300 g. Skin: ground color bright yellow; no blush; numerous small white dots; skin thick, tender, and easily separating. Flesh: soft, melting, and juicy deep yellow flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: mediumthick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 90% to 100% of the stone. Season: September to early October. Late maturation season makes this cultivar a valuable source of germplasm; crop can often be sold at a high price due to the scarcity of fruit at this time of year.