Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Blue Oak
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Blaue Eiche
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Oak and Breadfruit
Season and care of Blue Oak and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Breadfruit Physical Information
Blue Oak and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Breadfruit are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Oak and Breadfruit
Care of Blue Oak and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Blue Oak 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.