Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
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
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
In Latin
Arum
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple
Season and care of Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple Physical Information
Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple
Care of Breadfruit and Arkansas Black Apple 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 Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.