Nam Doc Mai is a premier Thai mango cultivar prized throughout Southeast Asia and now popular in Australia and the United States. Its name translates roughly to "water of the flower," reflecting its fragrant, delicate quality. This variety is a favorite for eating both ripe and green, and it is the classic mango used in the Thai dessert mango sticky rice. Nam Doc Mai is polyembryonic and can produce relatively true-to-type seedlings, though grafted trees are standard for commercial and home planting. The tree is often grown as a compact dooryard specimen and can flower and fruit precociously, making it a popular choice for container and backyard growers in warm climates.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, aromatic, and nearly fiberless when ripe; crisp and tart when eaten green.
Visual Characteristics
Elongated sigmoid fruit weighing 300-500 grams with a smooth bright yellow skin and pale yellow flesh.
Growing Tips
A precocious, compact grower well suited to containers and small gardens; can be pruned to maintain a manageable size.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Moderately resistant to anthracnose
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.