Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
California
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires large amount of water
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 to control shape
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
allergic reaction
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Giant Sequoia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Giant Sequoia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Secoya gigante
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Arum
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Artocarpeae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia
Care of Breadfruit and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.