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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How and when to prune a mango tree to keep it healthy and productive

Ripe mangoes on a mango tree.

Plant a mango tree in a warm and tropical climate and it will flourish. The trees can grow large and produce a great crop of fruits year after year. That may all sound great, but it can come with issues.

In many backyards, especially smaller gardens, a mango tree can outgrow the space when left unchecked. Not only will it get too large, but the fruiting can diminish as the fruit tree gets overcrowded with branches, many of which may be less productive than others.

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