Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Breadfruit
Acacia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Acacia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Acacia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Acacia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Acacia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Acacia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Breadfruit and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Breadfruit and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Breadfruit and Acacia. Breadfruit doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Breadfruit does not have fragrant flowers. Breadfruit has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Acacia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Breadfruit and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Acacia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Acacia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Acacia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Acacia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Acacia
Care of Breadfruit and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.