Lawrence grew up in Delray Beach in 1913, and first became interested in mangoes while in high school. He first became interested in mangoes while in high school. While in high school, Adolf Hofman urged him to grow better trees by propagating them. Laurence started budding young mangos in quantity and developed a reputation for quality and reliability and furnished plants to many South Florida nurseries.
The Zill family has worked with Mangos and other tropical fruits for almost four generations. The Julie was named for Laurence Zill’s grandmother, the Carrie for his mother, and The Zill, the most famous mango of all, for the whole family.
A pest that damages mango flowers and young shoots by sucking sap, often resulting in reduced fruit production.
Pores in the skin of the fruit.