Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
  
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
  
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
  
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
  
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H2
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,600.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Irregular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Not so frequently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
  
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
fertilize in spring
  
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
pollinators
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
  
ARTOCARPUS altilis
  
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
  
Breadfruit
  
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
  
Breadfruit Tree
  
In German
Rosmarinheide
  
Brotfruchtbaum
  
In French
Andromeda polifolia
  
Breadfruit Arbre
  
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
  
árbol del pan
  
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
  
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
  
Árvore de fruta-pão
  
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
  
Breadfruit drzewo
  
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
  
Arum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Andromeda
  
Artocarpus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Artocarpeae
  
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit
Care of Bog Rosemary and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs 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 Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.