Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Layering, 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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Breadfruit
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
érable rayé
In Spanish
árbol del pan
arce rayado
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
plátano listrada
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
paski klonu
In Latin
Arum
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moosewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.