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a) Cutting for an unknown Thai variety was grafted onto a branch of a seedling Mango b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree and branch to 32F d) Approximately 2 yrs since branch was grafted - a) Cutting for an unknown Thai variety was grafted onto a branch of a seedling Mango b) Located in Bellflower, CA c) Typically never gets below 38F until cold snap of 2007 exposing the tree and branch to 32F d) Approximately 2 yrs since branch was grafted e) The taste is very smooth, sweet, and free of fibers f) Quantity of fruits produced each year is unknown, branch grafted is still a recent introduction to the tree. It has been less vigorous growing than other varieties g) Received one fruit last year. Green skin fruit with a deep orange flesh h) Regular mulching, no girdling or winter protection, survived the cold snap of 2007 with minor damage.