Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China, Korea
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Carissa holly plant
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
Arum
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Aquifoliales
Family
Moraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Breadfruit and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Breadfruit and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Carissa Holly
Care of Breadfruit and Carissa 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 Carissa Holly pruning is done 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.