Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Black
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
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge
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
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Breadfruit
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
English laurel
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Arum
Prunus padus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and English Laurel
Season and care of Breadfruit and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and English Laurel Physical Information
Breadfruit and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and English Laurel are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and English Laurel
Care of Breadfruit and English Laurel 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 English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.