California is famously home to the oldest, tallest and largest trees in the world. Three national parks there are named for trees, as well as several cities, including Oakland and Palm Springs.

In the tropics, a mango tree can grow to a height and spread of 100 feet and live for several centuries. In Southern California, however, mature mango trees may not grow taller than large shrubs.

Often, the fruit from seedling mango trees is of good quality, but you will want to plant named varieties to know what kind of fruit you will get. Native to India and Burma, the mango is the most ...

In the tropics, a mango tree can grow to a height and spread of 100 feet and live for several centuries. In Southern California, however, mature mango trees may not grow taller than large shrubs.