Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Drought Tolerant
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Breadfruit
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
American Holly
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
American Holly
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
American Holly
In Spanish
árbol del pan
American Holly
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
American Holly
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
American Holly
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
American Holly
In Latin
Arum
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Celastrales
Family
Moraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and American Holly
Season and care of Breadfruit and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and American Holly Physical Information
Breadfruit and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and American Holly are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and American Holly
Care of Breadfruit and American Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.