The 'Fascell' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
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The original tree was grown from a seed planted by Michael Fascell of Miami, Florida in 1929[1], and was likely a cross between 'Haden' and 'Brooks'[2]. Fascell's intention was to create a variety to fill the gap between the harvesting seasons of 'Haden' and 'Brooks'[3]. The tree first fruited in 1936. Fascell, a nurseryman and prominent member of the Florida Mango Forum, patented the fruit in 1941 (plant patent number 451)[4], making the 'Fascell' one of the first patented mango varieties in Florida. Beginning in 1942 the tree was sold as nursery stock on a small scale. Though it never became a popular dooryard tree, 'Fascell' is still grown on a small commercial scale in Florida.
A 'Fascell' tree is planted in the collection of the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida[5]
The fruit is of oval shape and has no beak, has a laterally compressed appearance, and often appears heart-shaped. It turns yellow at maturity with a distinctive bright carmine colored blush. The flesh is sweet and fiberless, containing a monoembryonic seed. It typically matures from June to July in Florida.
'Fascell' trees are vigorous growers with spreading canopies.
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