Super Julie Mango

Super Julie, sometimes referred to as Fairchild Ruby or J-12, is a fiberless hybrid mango developed in Florida. It combines the spicy Caribbean flavor of the original Julie mango with improved tree vigor and disease resistance. Super Julie produces medium-sized, colorful fruit with excellent eating quality and is especially popular among Caribbean mango lovers.

• Origin: Florida (Julie hybrid)

• Fruit Size & Shape: Medium-sized, rounded-oval shape

• Skin Color: Bright yellow with a deep red or ruby blush when mature

• Flesh: Deep orange, soft, fiberless

• Flavor: Rich, spicy-sweet, similar to the traditional Caribbean Julie mango but less resinous

• Season: Mid-season (typically June–July in Florida)

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

• Growth Habit: Moderate vigor, more productive and easier to grow than traditional Julie

• Climate Suitability: Best in tropical and subtropical climates; better disease tolerance than Julie

• Disease Resistance: Good resistance to anthracnose compared to traditional Julie

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Caribbean culinary applications

  • Home gardens seeking traditional Julie flavor with better tree health

• Harvest Tips: Pick when fruit shows full color and gives slightly to touch

Carefully grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, delivering the authentic Caribbean mango experience with improved vigor and reliability.