Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
China
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
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, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Breadfruit
Nectarine
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
nectarine
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Nektarine
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
nectarine
In Spanish
árbol del pan
nectarina
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
nectarina
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
nektarowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Nectarine
Season and care of Breadfruit and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Nectarine Physical Information
Breadfruit and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Nectarine are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Nectarine
Care of Breadfruit and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.