Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cold Regions, Wet lands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS armeniaca
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Apricot
Breadfruit
In Hindi
खूबानी
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Abricot or Abricotier
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Albaricoque
árbol del pan
In Greek
Βερύκοκκο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Apricot
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Morela
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apricot and Breadfruit
Season and care of Apricot and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Apricot and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apricot season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Apricot is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apricot and Breadfruit Physical Information
Apricot and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Apricot and Breadfruit are as follows:
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
Apricot leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Apricot and Breadfruit
Care of Apricot and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.