multiple mango trees planted in same pot

Question

I have 3 mango trees that were grown together in a pot and transplanted to the yard about 3 years ago. They are healthy and are about 12 feet tall, two of the trunks are about 3 inches across and the third about half of that. My question is:

Should I leave them alone and let them grow or eliminate one or two of the trunks?

Answer 1

Your trees that are so close together will compete for light, water and nutrients.

You will want to move or eliminate 2 of the trees.

In Florida they recommend that a Mango tree be planted 25 to 30 feet from any structure.

Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/mango/growing-mango-trees.htm

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/mangoes/spacing-soil-preparation-and-planting-mangoes
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg216