The ‘Spirit of ’76’ mango is a named cultivar that originated in south Florida, specifically selected by the Zill family in Boynton Beach. It is believed to be a natural cross between the ‘Haden’ and ‘Zill’ mango varieties, inheriting desirable traits from both. This mango received its distinctive name because the tree first fruited in 1976, coinciding with the bicentennial of the United States. It is known for its classic mango flavor, often described with notes of peach and nectarine, and its completely fiberless flesh.
Mango Characteristics
Taste: Classic
Sweetness: Excellent
Sourness: None
Fiber: None
Fruit Size: Medium
Eaten Green: No
Production: Good
Season: Mid
Growth: Average
Tree Size: Medium
Disease Resistant: Good
Seed Type: Monoembryonic