Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Not Available
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
No Beauty Benefits
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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Breadfruit
Ninebark
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Ninebark
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ninebark
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Physocarpe
In Spanish
árbol del pan
ninebark
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ninebark
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
ninebark
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Neillieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Ninebark
Season and care of Breadfruit and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is Not Available while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is Not Available.
Breadfruit and Ninebark Physical Information
Breadfruit and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Breadfruit and Ninebark are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Ninebark flower color: Not Available
- Ninebark leaf color: Not Available
Care of Breadfruit and Ninebark
Care of Breadfruit and Ninebark 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 Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.