| Mangifera 'Earlygold' | |
|---|---|
 Earlygold mangoes at theFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's 2010 International Mango Festival inMiami, Florida | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Haden' x unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Earlygold' |
| Breeder | Frank Adams |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
The 'Earlygold' mango (or, 'Early Gold') is an early-seasonmango cultivar that originated inPine Island, Florida.
The original tree was grown on the grove of Frank Adams in Pine Island, Florida.[1] For decades the parentage of the tree was unknown but a pedigree analysis indicated thatHaden was the likely parent.[2] Scions were sent to the Sub-Tropical Research Station nearMiami, Florida, and a grafted tree was planted there in 1942. A distinctive characteristic of the tree is its early fruiting season, which begins in May.
The fruit is oblong, averaging less than a pound in weight and having a small lateral beak. The flesh is dark yellow and fiberless, and is sweet and aromatic. Ripens from May to June.
The tree is a moderately vigorous grower.
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