I am a dual-purpose mango, loved for my high ornamental value in gardens and my excellent eating quality, featuring a thick skin that makes me very durable for handling.

While many "Apple Mangoes" exist globally, I am most famous in East Africa (specifically Kenya) and as a specialty cultivar in Florida (USA) and Southeast Asia.

I prefer moderate and consistent watering; I am relatively drought-tolerant once established, but I need regular moisture during fruit-set to maintain my plump, round shape.

I am a sun-enthusiast; I require 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight to develop the brilliant red pigments on my skin that give me my "apple" appearance.

I thrive in warm, tropical to subtropical climates between 24°C and 35°C and am better at handling coastal humidity than many other varieties.

I grow into a medium-to-large tree with a dense, rounded canopy; I prefer well-draining soil, ranging from sandy loams to light clays.

I respond well to organic compost and a balanced fertilizer with a slightly higher potassium ratio to help develop my thick skin and enhance the "snap" of my flesh.

My scientific name is Mangifera indica 'Apple' and I belong to the Anacardiaceae family.

My fruit flesh is a safe treat for pets, but my skin is tougher than most, and the round pit is a significant choking hazard that must be kept away from them.

My large, glossy evergreen leaves are fantastic at filtering air pollutants and creating a cool, lush microclimate in your backyard.

I am rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants; my firm, "crunchy-sweet" texture makes me one of the best mangoes for slicing into salads or eating fresh off the tree.

I am generally hardy, but I can be prone to powdery mildew in very humid springs, so I appreciate a spot with good air circulation.

I am a resilient and long-lived perennial tree that can continue to yield colorful, apple-like harvests for 40 to 60 years.