Alice (mango)

Alice is a mango cultivar that originated in South Florida. The variety was reportedly named after Alice Eastwood, a prominent botanist and plant collector in the early 20th century.

History

The 'Alice' mango was a seedling of the Saigon mango that was planted on the property of Lawrence H. Zill in Boynton Beach, Florida in 1930. The original tree first fruited in 1938 and was found to have superior characteristics, leading to propagation and commercial nursery sales.

Description

The 'Alice' mango is a medium-sized mango, averaging around a pound in weight at maturity. The fruit has a round-to-oval shape and the skin develops a yellow color with some red blush when ripe. The flesh is fiberless, with a rich and sweet flavor and a strong aroma. The seed is monoembryonic.

Cultivation

'Alice' trees are planted in various places throughout Florida, and the fruit is sold on a limited basis as a dooryard tree by nurseries in South Florida. The fruit matures from June to July in Florida.

See also

• List of mango cultivars
• Mango