Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Western United States, California
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
coastal environs, Coastal Regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, 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 in winter, Prune lower leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Scale, Spider mites, Tip Miners
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Red eyes, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SEQUOIA sempervirens
Common Name
Breadfruit
Redwood
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Coast Redwood
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Redwoodbaum
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
côte Redwood
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Redwood Coast
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ακτή Redwood
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
costa Redwood
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Wybrzeże Redwood
In Latin
Arum
Coast Redwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Coast Redwood
Season and care of Breadfruit and Coast Redwood is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Coast Redwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coast Redwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Coast Redwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coast Redwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Coast Redwood Physical Information
Breadfruit and Coast Redwood physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Coast Redwood height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Coast Redwood are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Coast Redwood flower color: Not Available
- Coast Redwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Coast Redwood
Care of Breadfruit and Coast Redwood 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 Coast Redwood pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune lower leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coast Redwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.