Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade, especially for young trees during Phoenix summers. Acclimate gradually to stronger sun; avoid intense reflected heat from pavement and west-facing walls.
Water: Water deeply and regularly during warm weather, allowing the upper few inches of soil to dry slightly between waterings. Young trees and containers need more frequent checks during extreme heat. Reduce watering in winter; avoid constantly wet roots.
Soil: Well-drained soil, ideally slightly acidic to neutral. Phoenix’s alkaline soil can cause micronutrient deficiencies. Avoid poorly drained sites and caliche pockets; use a broad raised planting area where necessary.
Mature size: Reliable M4-specific dimensions are not established. Mango trees commonly reach 20–40 feet or more in favorable frost-free conditions; pruning can maintain a smaller tree, often around 10–15 feet.
Bloom: Usually late winter to spring, depending on temperatures and tree maturity. Frost can destroy flowers and reduce fruit production.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen; cold injury or severe stress can cause leaf drop.
Growth rate: Generally moderate in warm conditions; Phoenix heat stress, winter cold, and alkaline soil can slow growth.