Valencia Pride Mango

Valencia Pride is one of the largest and most visually striking Florida mango varieties, prized for its beautiful appearance, mild sweet flavor, and vigorous tree growth. Known for producing large, firm, fiberless fruit with a bright yellow skin and deep red blush, Valencia Pride is ideal for fresh eating and local market sales. The tree is a heavy producer and grows rapidly, making it popular for both backyard and commercial growers seeking large, showy mangoes.

• Origin: Florida, USA (Haden seedling selection)

• Fruit Size & Shape: Large, long, and slender with a curved nose

• Skin Color: Bright yellow with a vibrant red to pink blush when ripe

• Flesh: Deep yellow, firm, fiberless

• Flavor: Mildly sweet, clean tropical flavor with low acidity

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

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

• Growth Habit: Very vigorous, large canopy; benefits from regular pruning to manage size

• Climate Suitability: Best for tropical and subtropical climates; not frost-tolerant

• Disease Resistance: Moderate; benefits from fungal management in humid conditions

• Common Uses:

  • Fresh eating

  • Farmers markets and local sales

  • Home gardens seeking large showy fruit

• Harvest Tips: Pick when fruit shows full color and softens slightly near the stem

Grown and grafted at Zill High Performance Plants, producing one of the largest and most attractive mangoes of the Florida season.