Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Betula utilis
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Breadfruit
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
árbol del pan
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Arum
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch
Care of Breadfruit and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.