Today, Fairchild trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami,[3] and the Miami-Dade Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida.

It has dark yellow and juicy flesh, which is fiberless and has a rich and aromatic flavor and contains a monoembryonic seed.

While the tree tends to be a vigorous grower it can be maintained at under 8 feet in height,[5] leading to its characterization as a "condo mango".

Emerald was selected in Pine Island, Florida due to its excellent eating qualities and heavy production.

[6] The fruit is an emerald-green color at maturity, sometimes developing a crimson blush when exposed to sun, averaging less than a pound in weight.