Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DOMBEYA wallichii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Pink Ball Tree
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Pink Ball Tree
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Pink Ball Tree
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pink Ball Tree
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Pink Ball Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Pink Ball Tree
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Dombeja Wallicha
In Latin
Arum
Pink Ball Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ball Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pink Ball Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Pink Ball 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 Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.