Whats up with the Mango Trees this year?

[grumpyscosmos]

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Originally posted by Kapohocat

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Originally posted by grumpyscosmos

GUESS I SPOKE TOO SOON....LOST ALL OUR FLOWERS AND BUDS...NOW JUST BUSTING OUT WITH NEW FOLIAGE...

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We are having the same problem with a huge tree that every one says bears awesome Hayden-like mangoes. Two years and almost no fruit. Lots of blooms but do not set.

So two weeks ago my hubby said well no fruit setting, and gave it a bolo head haircut leaving only the healthiest of branches, and cutting off all the suckers. Composted and added all the nutrients it may be missing. We'll see next year how it does.

I know nothing about trees. I usually plant under my friend Anthony's guidance (a master gardener) and hope for the best.

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Thats exactly what i did two yrs ago to the hayden.... it really exploded with new growth and is very green and healthy...but i think haydens are extremely sensitive to the tons of rain we sometimes get.. I have another big mango that was not trimmed.. and still has what looks like small fruit starting to set up high... we'll see.


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