Ice Cream
Ice Cream
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Ripens: June to July.
Fiber: No
Origin: Trinidad and Tobago
Tree Size: 5-7 ft.
Fruit Size: 5-6 in.
Fruit Typically Weighs: 8–9 oz.
Description: Tends to be yellow-green, lacking any red blush. Green when ripe.
More Info: A very popular "condo mango". The tree can easily be maintained at a height of just six feet making it ideal for container growing. Although the fruit is not exactly dessert to the eyes the flavor is sweet, rich, and reminiscent of mango sorbet. In the Dominican Republic, the fruit remains perfectly clean without the use of fungicides, and the skin turns a canary yellow color. This is due to the tropical yet arid conditions of their mango growing regions.
Photo Credit: Ian Maguire UF/TREC
‘Ice Cream’ is small and flattened, weighing 8 oz, with a greenish-yellow color when ready to eat. The skin is thick; yet, tender and easily separating from the fiberless, soft, melting and juicy, yellow flesh. It is the flavor that distinguishes this fruit, with a sweet richness reminiscent of mango sorbet. The fruiting season stretches over a month from June to July. It is perfect for those with limited space or interest in container growing - easily managed to a height of 6 ft. The tree is tolerant of disease, allowing for large harvests with no pesticides.
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