Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hills, Lower slopes, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Light Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing
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, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
EUONYMUS phellomanus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Cork Oak
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
कॉर्क ट्री
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Cork Tree
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Arbre de Cork
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Árbol de corcho
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Cork Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Cork Tree
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Cork Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Moraceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Cork Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Cork Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Cork Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cork Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Cork Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cork Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Cork Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Cork Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Cork Tree height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Cork Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cork Tree flower color: Light Green
- Cork Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Cork Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Cork Tree 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 Cork Tree pruning is done . In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cork Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.