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Mango Varieties — Sizes and Growing Suitability


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Alphonso

Dwarf / Compact · Managed height with pruning: 2.0m – 3.0m

The famous Indian "King of Mangoes". Naturally forms a highly compact evergreen shape ideal for containers or tight spaces.

Nam Doc Mai

Semi-Dwarf / Compact · Managed height with pruning: 2.5m – 3.5m

A classic premium Thai variety. It is heavily sought after for backyard pot culture because it stays small while producing high yields of fiberless golden fruit.

Glenn

Semi-Dwarf / Compact · Managed height with pruning: 2.0m – 3.5m

One of the top-recommended compact varieties for home patios. It is exceptionally easy to keep trimmed down to a small size.

Khiew Sawoey

Manageable / Semi-Dwarf · Managed height with pruning: 3.0m – 4.0m

A famous Thai green-eating mango. While a slightly more upright grower than the Alphonso, its canopy is naturally dense and can easily be kept small with regular pruning.

Keitt

Standard (Low-Vigor) · Managed height with pruning: 3.5m – 4.5m

A late-season variety. The tree itself is not technically classified as a true dwarf, but it exhibits a low-vigor, spreading habit that makes it much easier to control than large traditional mango trees.

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