Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Breadfruit
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Bog Rosemary
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Rosmarinheide
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Arum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary
Care of Breadfruit and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.