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Zill C-17

Zill C-17

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C-17 is a seedling of Zill-80 from Gary Zill’s breeding program in Boynton Beach, Florida, with ‘Gary’ suspected as the pollen parent. Like many Zill-80 descendants, it has drawn interest as a mid-to-late season option that may serve as an alternative to older Florida cultivars with higher disease sensitivity.

The tree exhibits vigorous growth with an open canopy and has shown some sensitivity to micronutrient deficiencies, something to monitor in cultivation. Fruiting began several years after grafting, suggesting moderate precocity rather than early bearing.

The fruit are large and round, with light yellow, fiberless flesh. Flavor falls squarely in the classic subacid category—rich, balanced, and familiar, with enough acidity to keep the sweetness lively. Early crops have shown some physiological irregularities, indicating that C-17 is still a cultivar under evaluation.

C-17 appears to be a late-season mango, extending the harvest window beyond many standard classic varieties.

Flavor: Classic-acidic
Country: Florida, USA
Season: Late

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