Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China, Japan
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
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
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 central stem
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Kaki
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kaki
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Kaki
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Kaki
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Hurma wschodnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Kaki
Season and care of Breadfruit and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Kaki Physical Information
Breadfruit and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Kaki are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Kaki
Care of Breadfruit and Kaki 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 Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.