Monday, July 21, 2014

Mango tree- Aam- Mangifera indica

Mangifera indica
  • Botanical name is Mangifera indica. Has many varieties and cultivars. Common name is Mango tree. Local name is Aam. Grows well in Lahore and has some orchards, (USA Hardiness Zone 9b- 11). Used in various curries and eateries as raw and ripe. Mangoes of Pakistan have cherish-able taste and relishing flavor.  Belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Has medicinal attributes.



Can grow up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.
Somewhat rustic florescence. Photo by Rashad.

Gurdwara Sri Arjan Dev Gee, Lahore. 
Needs average water. Photo by Rashad.

Evergreen, attractive to bees, birds & butterflies.
Photo by Rashad.

Yellowish florescence. Fragrant. 
Photo by Rashad.

House landscape. Photo by Rashad.

Button mangoes yet. Photo by Rashad.

Trunk. Photo by Rashad.

Unripened fruit. Photo by Rashad.

Likes to be under full sun. Shalamar Garden.
Photo by Rashad.

Color of new leaves, like different colors of mangoes. 
Photo by Rashad.

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