Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
-
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Acacia
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Acacia
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Acacia
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Acacia
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Acacia
árbol del pan
In Greek
Acacia
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Acacia
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Acacia
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Acacia and Breadfruit
Season and care of Acacia and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Breadfruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Breadfruit Physical Information
Acacia and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Breadfruit are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Acacia and Breadfruit
Care of Acacia and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.