Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
चीनी एल्म
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Chinese Elm
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Elm chinoise
In Spanish
árbol del pan
olmo chino
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Κινέζοι Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Elm chinês
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Chiński Elm
In Latin
Arum
Chinese Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Chinese Elm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Chinese Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Chinese Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Chinese Elm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Chinese Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Chinese Elm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
- Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Chinese Elm
Care of Breadfruit and Chinese Elm 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 Chinese Elm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.