The 'Southern Blush' mango is a named commercial mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.

History

The exact origin of the 'Southern Blush' mango is uncertain, however a 2005 pedigree analysis estimated that 'Southern Blush' may be the result of a cross between the '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 'Cushman

Cushman (mango)

The Cushman' mango is a mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. The variety had limited commercial application but has been sold as a dooryard tree.- History :...

' cultivars.

'Southern Blush' has been propagated both for nursery stock as a dooryard tree as well as being planted on a limited commercial scale in Florida. It is recognized for its flavor, color, and disease resistance.

A 'Southern Blush' tree is planted in the collection of the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park

Fruit and Spice Park

The Fruit and Spice Park is a botanical garden in metropolitan Miami at 24801 SW 187 Avenue, located in the rural agricultural community of the Redland, Florida, United States.-Exhibits:...

 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....

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Description

The fruit are oval in shape, averaging a little over a pound in weight at maturity. The skin is yellow in color with some red blush. The flesh is yellow and sweet, with minimal fiber and containing a monoembryonic seed. The fruit typically ripen from June to July in Florida and the trees are considered good producers with good disease resistance.

'Southern Blush' trees are moderately vigorous growers.