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Mango trees are evergreen trees with thick trunks and a wide canopy. They can grow to a height of 100 feet or more with a canopy extending to about 35 feet or more, depending upon the climate and richness of the soil.

The leaves are leathery, lanceolate, and found in simple-alternate arrangements on the branches. They are dark green and about 5–16 inches in length.  Flowers are borne in panicles 4–16 inches long and have several hundred small, white flowers that are 1/4-inch wide when fully open. Most of the flowers function as male flowers, but some are bisexual and form fruits after pollination. Pollination takes place through flies, wasps, bees, and even ants.

The mango is called the "King of Fruits" due to its creamy, rich taste and aromatic flavor. The fruit of the mango tree is a drupe that varies in size and shape with shades of red and yellow or dull green. The fruit can be oval, round, heart-shaped, kidney-shaped, or long and slender. It has a single flat, large seed with a surrounding fleshy layer.

Mango trees bear fruit after about six years. Saplings take three to five years to bear fruit, and they take 100–150 days to mature. Fruits ripen from late summer through late winter, depending on the variety.

These trees grow well in areas that are exposed to full sun. They flourish in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH ranging from 5.5– to 7.5. Young mango trees require supplemental irrigation during dry periods.

Uses of the Mango Tree

In Ayurveda, the bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits are used to treat many ailments of the stomach and skin. The bark of the mango tree is an astringent that is used in diphtheria and rheumatism. The gum is used to heal cracked heels and scabies. 

Of course, the flowers and fruits of the mango tree are used in cooking. The ripe mango fruit is eaten as it is and used to make juices, chutneys, desserts, and jams. The unripe fruit is used to make pickles.

Health Benefits of Mangoes

Mangoes contain vitamins A, B, C, E, and K and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and manganese. They also have small amounts of phosphorous, pantothenic acid, calcium, selenium, and iron.

One cup of mango (165 grams) provides nearly 70% of the RDI for vitamin C (a water-soluble vitamin that aids in boosting the immune system, helps the body absorb iron, and promotes the growth and repair of cells).

Mangoes also contain plenty of water and dietary fiber that help to solve digestive problems. The bark of the mango tree also has tannins that are used for dyeing purposes

Which of the following takes lesser time to grow? 

Sapling  

These trees grow well in areas that are exposed to full sun. They flourish in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH ranging from 5.5– to 7.5. Young mango trees require supplemental irrigation during dry periods.