Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
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 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, Sand
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Breadfruit
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
आड़ू
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Dwarf Nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Breadfruit and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
