Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Water elm
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
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, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Breadfruit
American Elm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
árbol del pan
olmo americano
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
American Elm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
olmo americano
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Amerykański wiązu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Elm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Elm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Elm are as follows:
Care of Breadfruit and Elm
Care of Breadfruit and 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.