Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Quercus macrocarpa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
QUERCUS macrocarpa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Burr Oak
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Burr Oak
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Burr Oak
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Burr Oak
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Burr Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Burr Oak
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Burr Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cherokee
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Burr Oak
Season and care of Breadfruit and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Burr Oak Physical Information
Breadfruit and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Burr Oak are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Burr Oak
Care of Breadfruit and Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.