Budded Mee Amba

Mee Amba Plant – Wild Mango (Mangifera zeylanica)

Add a touch of Sri Lanka’s natural heritage to your garden with the Mee Amba plant, a rare and treasured wild mango species native to the island. Known for its aromatic, tangy fruits and strong traditional value, Mee Amba is ideal for gardeners who love unique and indigenous plants.

🌿 Plant Features

• Botanical Name: Mangifera zeylanica
• Common Names: Mee Amba, Sri Lankan Wild Mango
• Growth Habit: Medium to large evergreen tree with lush green foliage
• Fruit: Small, aromatic mangoes with a tangy–sweet, resinous flavor
• Flowering: Produces clusters of tiny, fragrant flowers

🌱 Benefits & Uses

• Fruits are used in pickles, curries, chutneys, and traditional recipes
• Known for its Ayurvedic properties and digestive benefits
• Hardy, drought-tolerant tree suitable for tropical climates
• Adds biodiversity and shade to home gardens and forested landscapes

🌤️ Care Instructions

• Sunlight: Full sun for healthy growth
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil
• Maintenance: Very low maintenance; prune lightly when young to shape the tree

📦 What You Receive
A healthy, nursery-grown Mee Amba plant ready to be planted in your home garden or orchard.