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Mango 'Gold Nugget' (Mangifera indica)

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Compact Tree, Golden Fruit, Exceptional Tropical Flavor

Mango 'Gold Nugget' is a compact and highly productive mango variety that delivers on both flavor and size—perfect for backyard growers and collectors alike. Bred in Florida, this semi-dwarf tree produces medium-sized golden-yellow fruit with fiberless, juicy flesh and a rich, sweet tropical flavor. The skin turns a glowing gold when ripe, living up to its name. 'Gold Nugget' is known for its reliable productivity, resistance to disease, and manageable growth habit—making it an ideal choice for small-space growers, container gardeners, and food forests in Zones 9–11.

Why Grow Mango 'Gold Nugget'?

  • Compact, semi-dwarf tree great for small yards and containers
  • Golden-yellow fruit with smooth, fiberless, sweet flesh
  • Early to mid-season harvest; productive and consistent yields
  • Ideal for fresh eating, smoothies, salsas, and drying
  • Bred in Florida for disease resistance and subtropical performance

Growing Tips:

Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and protect from frost during early growth. Mango 'Gold Nugget' thrives in Zones 9–11 and can be grown in containers in cooler climates. Water regularly during the first year, then moderately once established. Prune to shape and encourage airflow. Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Attribute Details
Botanical Name Mangifera indica ‘Gold Nugget’
Common Names Gold Nugget Mango, Dwarf Gold Mango
Family Anacardiaceae
Origin Florida, USA (cultivar origin)
Plant Type Tropical fruit tree
Life Cycle Perennial
Mature Size 10–15 ft tall x 8–12 ft wide (semi-dwarf)
Light Full sun
Water Needs Moderate; low once established
Soil Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Bloom Time Late winter to early spring
Flower Color Pale yellow
USDA Zones 9b–11
Florida Native No
Propagation Grafted
Seasonal Traits Evergreen
Time to Harvest 1-2 years (grafted); early to mid-season
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