Fascell (mango)
Encyclopedia
The 'Fascell' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
in 1929, and was likely a cross between 'Haden
' and 'Brooks
'. Fascell's intention was to create a variety to fill the gap between the harvesting seasons of 'Haden' and 'Brooks'. The tree first fruited in 1936. Fascell, a nurseryman and prominent member of the Florida Mango Forum, patented the fruit in 1941 (plant patent number 451), making the 'Fascell' one of the first patented mango varieties in Florida. Beginning in 1942 the tree was sold as nursery stock on a small scale. Though it never became a popular dooryard tree, 'Fascell' is still grown on a small commercial scale in Florida.
A 'Fascell' tree is planted in the collection of the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida
'Fascell' trees are vigorous growers with spreading canopies.
History
The original tree was grown from a seed planted by Michael Fascell of Miami, FloridaMiami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
in 1929, and was likely a cross between 'Haden
Haden (mango)
The Haden' mango is a named mango cultivar that became one of the most widely cultivated in the world after it was introduced in the early 20th century through south Florida. It would ultimately become the parent of many other mango cultivars later developed in Florida.- History :In 1902, Captain...
' and 'Brooks
Brooks (mango)
The Brooks' mango is a late-season commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. It is a parent of several varieties from the state.- History :...
'. Fascell's intention was to create a variety to fill the gap between the harvesting seasons of 'Haden' and 'Brooks'. The tree first fruited in 1936. Fascell, a nurseryman and prominent member of the Florida Mango Forum, patented the fruit in 1941 (plant patent number 451), making the 'Fascell' one of the first patented mango varieties in Florida. Beginning in 1942 the tree was sold as nursery stock on a small scale. Though it never became a popular dooryard tree, 'Fascell' is still grown on a small commercial scale in Florida.
A 'Fascell' tree is planted in the collection of the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area....
Description
The fruit is of oval shape and has no beak, has a laterally compressed appearance, and often appears heart-shaped. It turns yellow at maturity with a distinctive bright carmine colored blush. The flesh is sweet and fiberless, containing a monoembryonic seed. It typically matures from June to July in Florida.'Fascell' trees are vigorous growers with spreading canopies.