Spirit of '76 Mango

Spirit of '76 is a Florida-developed mango variety named in honor of the U.S. Bicentennial. It’s a lesser-known but well-regarded cultivar among collectors and mango enthusiasts. Known for its classic Florida mango flavor, it produces medium to large fruit with firm, mostly fiberless flesh and excellent eating quality when fully ripe.

• Origin: Florida, USA

• Fruit Size & Shape: Medium to large, oval with slight shoulders

• Skin Color: Yellow with a light red or pink blush at maturity

• Flesh: Deep yellow, mostly fiberless with a small central seed

• Flavor: Classic sweet and rich Florida mango flavor with balanced acidity

• Season: Mid to late season (typically July–August in Florida)

• Seed Type: Monoembryonic (does not grow true-to-type from seed)

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright canopy; benefits from annual pruning to manage size

• Climate Suitability: Performs well in tropical and subtropical climates; not frost-tolerant

• Disease Resistance: Good production but may require basic fungal management in humid conditions

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Local markets

  • Home gardens for mid-to-late season production

• Harvest Tips: Best harvested when fruit develops a full blush and gives slightly to pressure

Proudly grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, celebrating Florida’s mango-growing heritage.