Nam Doc Mai is a premium mango cultivar that was developed in Thailand and introduced to Florida in 1973. It is considered the best-tasting, fiberless Asian mango, and it fruits prolifically on semi-dwarf trees, perfect for containers or for limited space in the landscape.
A member of the Cashew family (Anacardiaceae), the Nam Doc Mai mango grows 10-15 feet tall and produces highly aromatic, elongated, golden-yellow fruit blushed with pink. The pale-yellow flesh has a smooth, silky texture and is intensely sweet, tasting of honey with floral notes, and is considered an excellent dessert-quality mango. The ripe fruit can be eaten out-of-hand or added fresh to fruit salads, garden salads, smoothies, and ice cream. The sour, unripe fruit can also be eaten and is used in Thai cuisine and for mango chili paste.
The trees bloom in late winter to early spring and generally produce fruits in June-July. Sometimes flowers bloom at different times on the branches, which extends the harvest time. Nam Doc Mai grows in full sun, in rich, moist, well-draining soil. Its small size makes it great for containers or as an attractive fruit tree for a modest-sized property. It is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.
- Developed in Thailand and introduced to Florida in 1973, Nam Doc Mai is considered the best-tasting fiberless Asian mango.
- Produces golden-yellow, elongated mangoes with a smooth, honey-like sweetness and floral notes, ideal for fresh eating and desserts.
- Enjoy ripe fruit fresh or use sour, unripe mangoes in Thai cuisine, mango chili paste, or salads.
- Produces abundant fruit on semi-dwarf trees, with extended harvest periods due to staggered flowering.
- Grows 10–15 feet tall, perfect for container gardening or small landscapes.
- Blooms in late winter to early spring, with fruit ripening from June to July.
- Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates; can also be grown in pots for cooler regions with winter protection.
- Highly aromatic, golden-yellow mangoes with a blush of pink, making it a beautiful addition to any garden.
- Requires full sun and rich, well-draining soil for optimal growth and productivity.
- Grafted from high-quality stock to ensure early fruiting, reliable yields, and superior taste.
