MAIN MANGO trunk cut two feet above the ground in Taiwan so that many side branches are allowed to develop. These low-growing branches are induced to bear fruit so the tree is very easy to manage. Spraying is very convenient. So is bagging the fruits to prevent fruitfly damage. The fruits are also very easy to harvest. 

The mango varieties in Taiwan also grow tall if they are not topped. They also practice drastic pruning to produce low-growing mango trees.