Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Astringent, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CYRILLA racemiflora
Common Name
Breadfruit
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Leatherwood
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Leather
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Leatherwood
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Leatherwood
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Leatherwood
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Leatherwood
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Leatherwood
In Latin
Arum
Leatherwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cyrillaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Leatherwood
Season and care of Breadfruit and Leatherwood is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Leatherwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Leatherwood Physical Information
Breadfruit and Leatherwood physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Leatherwood are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherwood flower color: White
- Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Leatherwood
Care of Breadfruit and Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.