Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Quercus muehlenbergii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Forests, Ridges, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the first year, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
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, Amazing growth rate, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, Economic Purpose, Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction
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 muehlenbergii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Chinkapin Oak, Yellow Chestnut Oak
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Chinkapin ओक
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
chinkapin Oak
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
chinkapin Oak
In Spanish
árbol del pan
chinkapin Roble
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Chinkapin Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
carv Oak
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Chinkapin Oak
In Latin
Arum
Oak Chinkapin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak
Season and care of Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinkapin Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Chinkapin Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinkapin Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak Physical Information
Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chinkapin Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Chinkapin Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Chinkapin Oak leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Breadfruit and Chinkapin Oak
Care of Breadfruit and Chinkapin 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 Chinkapin Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinkapin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.