Originally Posted by PR-Giants (Post 214621)

Orig. in Winter Haven, FL, by Tom W. Brogdon. Introd. in 1951. Parentage unknown; discovered in late 1930s; tested by Univ. of Florida, Sub-Tropical Expt. Stal, as PI 4761; Mexican race. Fruit: 7 to 20 oz; somewhat pear shaped; skin purple, very thin; susceptible to handling injury; flesh yellow, buttery; ripens late July to Aug. Tree: small to medium; vigor moderate; productivity low; very hardy; susceptible to anthracnose; recommended for central Florida. (B&O Register) Flowering group B (Lahav & Gazit)

Originally Posted by Abnshrek (Post 214624)

But do they taste good, that's the real Q? :^)

Originally Posted by PR-Giants (Post 214626)

Most growers don't prefer a tree of moderate vigor with low productivity.
If I was living in NE Florida, I would look for local trees growing well and offer to buy some fruit.
If the fruit quality and productivity was what I wanted, I would then buy some cuttings.

Originally Posted by Abnshrek (Post 214624)

But do they taste good, that's the real Q? :^)

Originally Posted by Dalmatiansoap (Post 214645)

No way! In my case the real Q whoud be: If UR in Miami area why would U ever go back home?:ha::ha::ha:
:nanadrink:

just envy non mango grower ;)

Originally Posted by oakshadows (Post 214660)

Ed, how old is the tree. I might be interested in one as I found they can produce in the 3 to 4 year old plant. Thanks and good growing.

Originally Posted by oakshadows (Post 214651)

It's crowded, a lot of culprits wanting your money, heavy traffic and not many friendly people. A little outside of there it is beautiful and very florific. South Florida is beautiful if you can afford it and some areas are quite expensive. The weather is the big attraction and well worth it. As with many large cities the problems some times are too large for most.

Originally Posted by edzone9 (Post 214649)

Just got home , Planted the :
Glen Mango
Coconut Cream Mango
Brodgon Avacado
And The Guanabana Tree i Left In A Pot , Untill Late Next Month .
We are expecting 1 More Frost In The NE Florida area .

I am done Planting For Now , No More Room For anything !
I wish i had just a lil more property :nanadrink:.

I will post some pix tomorrow:goteam:.

Originally Posted by bananimal (Post 214673)

Wait till you try the Pickering, Maha Chanok and Nam Doc Mai mangos.

Originally Posted by bananimal (Post 214673)

If you like Hass you can take the Brogdons taste. I can't eat the greasy Hass types cause my teeth stick together. I picked the Lula for its cold resistance and it has a better balance of the greasy Mexican Cado taste and the West Indian.

Originally Posted by PR-Giants (Post 214675)

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden



Dan, do you have these trees?



Lula

(Guat.x Mex.) FL Origin.from seed from parent Taft tree planted 1915 by Mrs. Lulu (Geo.B.) Cellon at Miami, FL,fruited 1919, propagated 1921. A rapid, thrifty grower in FL, precocious & productive; more frost resistant than most, very satisfactory in the Ridge section lower east coast sections, & recommended for southern FL. Fruit season, Dec.-Jan. Color, green. Weight,16-24 ozs. Shape, pyriform. Skin, nearly smooth. Flavor, good. Oil,12-16%. Seed, lg. Illus.& desc. FL Agri. Exper. Sta. Bul.272. (CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Miami, FL, by George B. Cellon, nurseryman. Introd. in 1921. Open-pollinated seedling of Taft; selected in 1919. Fruit:pyriform; skin almost smooth, dark, glossy green; quality good; lg. seed, tight in cavity; fair market appeal; very susceptible to avocado scab. Tree: vigorous & upright, prolific & regular bearer; class "A" blossom type. (B&O Register) (Lulu) Origin, FL; Race, GxM; Flower group, A (Lahav & Gazit) (seed of Taft planted in Miami in 1915);pear-shaped, sometimes with neck; med.-lg; skin almost smooth;flesh pale-to greenish-yellow,12-16% oil; seed lg.,tight. Season: med.-late (mid-Nov.& Dec.).Tree tall, bears early & heavily; cold-resistant, successful in central & southern FL where it was formerly the leading commercial cultivar. It is the principal cultivar in Martinique for exporting to France; represents 95% of the crop. (J.Morton 1987)

Russell

(W.I.)FL Originated Islamorado,FL from seed of fruit brought from Cuba by John Russel & planted near his home about1880. Top-worked by Harvey Fitzpatrick, Homestead, FL in 1935, shortly before parent tree was destroyed by a hurricane. Fruit: season, Aug.-Sept.; color, green; weight, 24-36 ozs.; shape, clavate; skin, smooth, leathery. Seed, med. Sometimes solid neck of flesh 5-6" long.(CAS Yearbook 1950) Orig. in Islamorado, FL by John Russell. Introd. in 1935. Seedling of West Ind. type from seed of fruit brought from Cuba about 1880. Fruit: large, 24-36 oz; often 12"long; clavate; skin green, smooth, leathery; flesh yellow; seed size med.; cavity low in the broad end of fruit, often a solid neck of flesh 5-6"long;season Aug.&Sept.Tree: vigorous; moderately productive. Flower group A. Not propagated commercially.(B&O Register) Origin, CA; Race, WI; Flower, A (Lahav & Gazit) (originated in Islamorada in FL Keys); pear-shaped at apex with long neck giving it a total length up to 13"(32.5cm); skin, smooth, glossy, thin, leathery; flesh of excellent quality; seed small. Season: Aug.&Sept.Tree bears well & is recommended for home gardens. (J Morton)

Originally Posted by momoese (Post 214686)

That a nice big starter tree Dan! What do you pay for a tree that big?