Gary (mango)
Mango cultivar
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The 'Gary' mango is a named mango cultivar that originated in south Florida.
| Mangifera 'Gary' | |
|---|---|
Photo of Gary mangoes at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's 2010 International Mango Festival in Miami, Florida | |
| Genus | Mangifera |
| Species | Mangifera indica |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Carrie' × unknown |
| Cultivar | 'Gary' |
| Breeder | Gary Zill |
| Origin | Florida, USA |
History
Gary was a seedling of the Carrie mango.[1] It was named after horticulturalist and nursery owner Gary Zill. This continued a tradition of mangoes named after members of the Zill family, which include the Zill, Dot, and Carrie cultivars as well.[2]
The Gary has been sold as a nursery stock tree in Florida. Gary trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami, Florida[3] and the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida.[4]
Description
The fruit is small, averaging less than a pound, is of ovoid shape and has yellow skin.