Botanical Characteristics:

• Scientific Name: Mangifera indica
• Common Name: Thailand Mango, Thai Mango, Nam Dok Mai (for one popular variety)
• Family: Anacardiaceae
• Origin: Thailand (with cultivation spread across Southeast Asia)

Thailand is known for cultivating a wide variety of mangoes, but the Nam Dok Mai mango is one of the most famous varieties. Mangoes in Thailand are often categorized by their unique taste, size, and ripening qualities.

2. Tree Features:

• Size: Thai mango trees typically grow to a height of 5–10 meters (16–33 feet) in the wild but can be pruned in orchards to a more manageable size, around 4–6 meters (13–20 feet). Some dwarf varieties may remain even smaller.
• Leaves: Mango trees in Thailand have long, slender, glossy leaves that are typically dark green in color. The leaves are arranged alternately along the branches, giving the tree a dense canopy.
• Flowers: Mango trees produce small, yellowish-white flowers that bloom in clusters. These flowers are usually pollinated by insects such as bees and ants. The flowering season typically occurs in the dry season, and it is followed by the fruiting period.
• Branches: The branches of Thai mango trees are often thick, with dense foliage that provides shade to the developing fruit. This canopy helps protect the fruit from the harsh sunlight in tropical climates.