Can I grow a mango tree in East Texas?
Young mango trees less than 3 years old can be killed by temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C), mature mango trees without protection can survive temperatures as low as 25 degrees F (-4 degrees C), but for a few hours, such a cold night must be followed by an above-freezing day.
The East Texas has a subtropical humid climate, experiencing warm summers, but temperatures in winter can drop below 25 degrees F. You can plant mango trees in pots and bring them inside during cold nights.
Check the minimum winter temperature in your area. If the temperature drops a little below 25 degrees F, then you can use different methods to protect mango plants from frost:
- choose a location that is sheltered from the wind, on the south side of the house, near a building or fence;
- spread mulch around the base of the tree,
- push bamboo canes into the ground around the plant,
- water your mango in winter, especially before frost arrives,
- cover mango trees with horticultural fleece and place a lamp under the fleece and place a lamp with a 60-watt bulb under the fleece, beside the tree, to warm the area under the fleece, or use a large jug full of hot water.
Gomera mango varieties are the most cold-hardy mango trees.
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I two tropical fruit trees a Mango and a Guava. They are still in pots. I have not planted them in the ground yet. I am waiting for at least 60 degrees at night.
I have had a mango tree in my garden for about 3 years. Last year I got 3 or 4 mangoes, but all of a sudden this year the tree has several bunches of baby mangoes.
I grew a mango sapling from a seed. However, I didn't bring it in last night and we had our first hard frost.
I am planning to grow a Mango tree in Athens, Greece. I have carefully read the instructions that you gave to other people regarding planting the seed. I would like to ask you two questions.
