Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Breadfruit
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Ohio buckeye
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Arum
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Breadfruit and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.