Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
árbol del pan
peral de Bradford
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Arum
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Breadfruit and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Breadfruit and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Bradford Pear
Care of Breadfruit and Bradford Pear 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 Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.