How can i save my young mango trees from a flood?

Question

Tropical storm fay stopped by here last night, and dumped 10 inches of rain on us. My father has mango trees ranging from 8-10 feet in height (anywhere from 2-4 years since planting them). This will be the fourth time he'll will have had to re-place his fruit trees in the past 4 years. and he might not have enough left in him to do it all again. what are some tips for us to give these young trees the best chance of survival once the waters recede?

btw, the mango trees are the most prevalent/important to us.

Answer 1

While mangoes prefer well-drained soil they aren't too fussy. Most varieties thrive in subtropical and tropical climates that experience pronounced wet and dry periods, including heavy, flooding storms so I suspect your trees will recover on their own. Try to encourage air flow and light to the roots to dry out the soil.

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