Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
-
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Breadfruit
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
हानबीन
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Hainbuche
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
charme
In Spanish
árbol del pan
carpe
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
choupo-branco
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
grab
In Latin
Arum
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Hornbeam
Season and care of Breadfruit and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Hornbeam Physical Information
Breadfruit and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Hornbeam are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Hornbeam
Care of Breadfruit and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.