Wildlife value of Mango Tree — an unexpected bonus

I planted Mango Tree primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. harvest of home-grown fruit with exceptional fresh flavour seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period.

I grow it in a specimen tree as a garden focal point which allows me to watch the activity up close. winter pruning while the tree is dormant is the most active period for wildlife visits. mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds is important for keeping the plant healthy enough to flower well and provide that value. fireblight bacterial disease affecting pears and apples is the thing to watch — it reduces flowering and therefore wildlife visits if left unchecked. A plant that earns its place twice over.