The fruit has a sigmoid shape that is long and slender, with a rounded base and rounded apex, and a large apical beak. It is quite large and averages well over a pound at maturity, sometimes reaching 2 pounds. The skin is yellow with much of it typically covered in brilliant crimson blush. The flesh is yellow, nearly fiberless, firm and juicy, with a sweet flavor and aroma. It contains a monoembryonic seed in an elongated husk. The fruit typically ripens from July to August in Florida, making it a late-season cultivar. Fruit production is consistent and good, with the fruit being moderately fungus resistant.
The trees are very vigorous growers and have a reputation as being among the fastest growing of the Florida mangoes. They are capable of growing in excess of 50 feet in height if left unpruned, with large, open, and spreading canopies.
Variety: Valencia Pride
Origin: South Florida
Season: July-August
Tree size: Large and vigorous
Condo Mango: No
Fruit shape/size/color: Long S shape/Large 21-32 oz./Yellow with a vivid crimson to dark red blush
Texture: minimal fiber
Flavor: Excellent, sweet, aromatic, firm, juicy, tangy
Anthracnose Resistance: Excellent
Seed Type: Monoembryonic
Comments: 'Valencia Pride' is yet another Haden seedling selected and named in Florida in 1941. The tree is a vigorous large grower making it an excellent shade tree complemented by an exceptionally attractive fruit. The tree is forming a large, spreading, open canopy of 50 ft. This variety is recommended for dooryard planting because of its good eating quality and consistent production.
