Mango tree named ‘K69’

Abstract

A new variety of mango tree ( Mangifera indica ), ‘K69’ is disclosed; distinguished by production of heavy and consistent crops with large, rounded fruit averaging 1,650 g.; purpure dark, smooth to slightly undulating waxy skin, resembling a large plum with apricot aroma, peach accents and coconut and mandarin hints. Mature fruit has a striking oxblood to chrysanthemum red peel color confluent over nearly the whole surface; immature fruits are beetroot purple with an ashen, waxy sheen. Orange buff flesh, firm and melting without fiber. Flavor is sweet, rich with peach, mandarin, and coconut accents and 17.0°±1 brix. The new tree has large leaves, is vigorous and upright in growth habit with potential for commercial use and its fruit is desirable for processing due to size and quality. Leaves, bloom, and fruit have good disease tolerance. Postharvest handling rated as good but reaction to hot water treatment is unknown.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. The invention of a new and distinct mango tree named, ‘K69’ as herein illustrated and described, having an excellent quality of fruit with a striking oxblood to chrysanthemum red peel color confluent over nearly the whole surface, rich and sweet flavor resembling a combination of peach, mandaring and coconut, large fruit weighting an average of 1,650 g. desirable for fruit processing and, excellent disease tolerance.