Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
Breadfruit
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Americana avellana
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
americana avelã
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
Arum
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Coryleae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Breadfruit and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Breadfruit and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and American Hazelnut
Care of Breadfruit and American Hazelnut 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 American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.