Callahan County was formed by the Texas legislature in 1858 from Bexar, Bosque, and Travis counties and named for James Hughes Callahan, a survivor of the Goliad Massacre and leader of the Callahan expedition.
DESCRIPTION Back To: Menu Bar. Mango trees are deep-rooted, symmetrical evergreens that attain heights of 90 feet and widths of 80 feet. Mango trees have simple alternate lanceolate leaves that are 12 to 16 inches in length and yellow-green, purple, or copper in color when young.Mature leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green in color.New leaves arise in terminal growth flushes that occur several times a year.ango trees have simple alternate lanceolate leaves that are 12 to 16 inches in length and yellow-green, purple, or copper in color when young. Mature leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green in color. New leaves arise in terminal growth flushes that occur several times a year.
Most mango trees are grafted onto a sturdy, disease-resistant rootstock -- including the Manila rootstock. Grafted trees begin producing flowers and fruit in one to three years after planting, while trees grown from seed generally don't begin producing flowers and fruit until they're 3 to 6 years old.ruiting. Once the mango flowers, the fruits require four to five months to develop and ripen on the tree. Early mangoes, such as Manila, are generally harvested for two months, in June and July. The fruits and their soft flesh turn a pale golden yellow when ripe. A gentle tug separates the fruit from the branch.