Julie Mango

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Scientific name: Mangifera indica ‘Julie’

GPS Location: 17° 42′ 53.31″ N, 64° 49′ 52.21″ W

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Observations:

Phenology Markers – Mangifera indica ‘Julie’

Common Name: Julie Mango
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica ‘Julie’
Family: Anacardiaceae
Cultivar Origin: Likely Trinidad or Jamaica; widely grown throughout the Caribbean
Tree Type: Semi-dwarf mango cultivar, ideal for small spaces

General Description:

The Julie mango is a compact, slow-growing variety of Mangifera indica cherished in the Caribbean for its exceptional flavor — sweet, rich, and often described as “spicy” or “tropical candy.” The fruit is small, flattened, and oval with green-to-orange skin that often blushes red when ripe. The tree’s dense canopy and manageable size make it a popular choice for backyard gardens and small orchards.

Phenological Markers:

1. Flowering Period:

  • First Sign of Budding: Late winter (January – February)
  • Peak Bloom: Early to mid-spring (March – April)
  • End of Flowering: Late spring (May)
  • Flower Characteristics: Panicles of small, pale yellow to cream flowers; both male and hermaphroditic flowers appear on the same inflorescence

2. Leaf Growth and Senescence:

  • New Leaf Growth: Late winter to early spring (February – April)
  • Leaf Maturity: Spring (April – May)
  • Leaf Senescence: Minimal unless under drought stress; older leaves may yellow and drop in fall
  • Leaf Characteristics: Long, leathery, lance-shaped leaves; new flushes are often reddish-bronze

3. Fruit Production:

  • First Sign of Fruit Set: Mid to late spring (April – May)
  • Fruit Maturity: Early to mid-summer (June – July)
  • End of Harvest: Late July (sometimes into August)
  • Fruit Characteristics: Small to medium, flattened, fibrous flesh with rich, spicy-sweet flavor; green when immature, ripening to orange with red blush

4. Dormancy Period:

  • Dormancy Begins: Fall (October – December)
  • Dormancy Ends: Late winter (January – February)
  • Dormancy Characteristics: Slowed growth; minimal flowering or leaf production; often triggered by reduced day length and dry season

Ecological Notes:

  • Pollinators: Primarily small insects (flies, bees, ants)
  • Wildlife Interaction: Fruit attracts birds, bats, and small mammals; fallen fruit can promote seedling growth
  • Soil Preferences: Well-drained, sandy loam; sensitive to standing water
  • Growth Habit: Semi-dwarf (10–15 feet tall); ideal for small orchards or home gardens

Observational Guidelines:

  • Best Time for Observation: March through July for flowering and fruit development
  • Photographic Focus: Panicles, new flushes, fruit development and ripening stages
  • Phenology Triggers: Flowering and fruiting are strongly tied to the dry-to-wet seasonal transition
  • Cultivation Notes: Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape; overwatering during dormancy may delay flowering
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