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Taiwan Purple Mango – Plant Description

The Taiwan Purple Mango is a unique and visually striking mango variety known for its deep red to purple skin and sweet, juicy flesh. It’s primarily cultivated in southern Taiwan, especially in Tainan, and is either a local cultivar like ‘Yuwen’ or a Taiwanese variant of the Irwin mango originally from Florida. These mangoes are highly prized for both their aesthetic appeal and superior flavor.

🌳 Plant Overview
Scientific Name: Mangifera indica (cultivar: Irwin or Yuwen)

Common Name: Taiwan Purple Mango, Irwin Mango, Yuwen Mango (育文芒果)

Family: Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)

Origin: Florida (Irwin), adapted and selectively bred in Taiwan

🌿 Plant Characteristics
Feature Description
Tree Type Medium-sized evergreen tree; dense canopy
Height Typically grows 3–7 meters tall
Leaves Long, narrow, leathery dark green leaves
Flowers Small, yellowish-white flowers in panicles (spring)
Fruit Color Bright red to deep purple when ripe
Fruit Size Medium to large (300–500g on average)
Pulp Bright orange-yellow, juicy, low fiber
Flavor Sweet, slightly tangy, aromatic

🍈 Fruit Season and Yield
Harvest Season: May to August (Taiwan’s summer)

Time to Fruit:

Grafted trees: 1–2 years after planting

Seed-grown trees: 3–4 years

Yield: High-yielding under proper care and tropical conditions

🌱 Growing Conditions
Requirement Optimal Conditions
Sunlight Full sun (6–8 hrs/day)
Soil Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil
Watering Regular but not waterlogged; reduce near fruiting
Climate Subtropical to tropical; warm and humid
Propagation Grafting preferred for consistent fruit quality

🌟 Special Features
Color: One of the few mangoes with naturally purple to dark red skin

Shelf Life: Long shelf life, ideal for export

Popular Uses: Fresh eating, mango desserts (ice, smoothies), dried mango

Cultural Value: Considered premium in Taiwan’s fruit markets; often used in gift boxes and festivals

✅ Summary
The Taiwan Purple Mango is a standout mango cultivar known for its vibrant purple skin, delicious tropical flavor, and strong commercial value. Adapted to Taiwan’s climate and refined through decades of cultivation, it symbolizes the island’s fruit-growing excellence.