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Van Dyke

Van Dyke

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Van Dyke is a classic Florida mango that traces back to a Haden seedling planted in the 1930s on the property of Madeline Van Dyke, with first fruiting recorded in the 1940s. Compared to Haden, the tree showed improved productivity and better anthracnose tolerance, which led to nursery propagation beginning in the 1950s. From there, Van Dyke saw limited commercial plantings in Florida and was eventually introduced to other mango-growing regions overseas.

The fruit are small to medium in size, oval in shape with a subtle beak. They are well known for coloring early, often turning red long before full maturity, then developing a yellow background as they ripen. The flesh is yellow, firm, and only lightly fibrous, surrounding a monoembryonic seed. Flavor falls squarely in the classic Florida group—sweet, peachy, and extremely similar to Haden, to the point that Van Dyke is often considered its closest flavor substitute. In richer soils, the fruit can be prone to jelly seed, so harvesting at mature green and ripening off the tree is generally recommended.

Tree growth is very vigorous, with long internodes, an upright structure, and an open canopy that can be difficult to keep compact without regular pruning. Disease resistance is respectable: anthracnose tolerance is better than Haden, and susceptibility to bacterial black spot appears moderate rather than severe.

Van Dyke is a mid season mango, typically ripening from late June through July, and is regarded as a reliable producer with strong visual appeal and a time-tested, nostalgic Florida mango flavor.

Flavor – Classic
Country – Florida, USA
Season – Mid

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