The 'Southern Blush' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
The exact origin of the 'Southern Blush' mango is uncertain, however a 2005 pedigree analysis estimated that 'Southern Blush' may be the result of a cross between the 'Haden' and 'Cushman' cultivars.[1]
'Southern Blush' has been propagated both for nursery stock as a dooryard tree as well as being planted on a limited commercial scale in Florida. It is recognized for its flavor, color, and disease resistance.
A 'Southern Blush' tree is planted in the collection of the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida.[2]
The fruit are oval in shape, averaging a little over a pound in weight at maturity. The skin is yellow in color with some red blush. The flesh is yellow and sweet, with minimal fiber and containing a monoembryonic seed. The fruit typically ripen from June to July in Florida and the trees are considered good producers with good disease resistance.
'Southern Blush' trees are moderately vigorous growers.
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