Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
New Zealand
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
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
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Breadfruit
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
pohutukawa
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
pohutukawa
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
pohutukawa
In Spanish
árbol del pan
pohutukawa
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
pohutukawa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
pohutukawa
Family
Moraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Breadfruit and Pohutukawa
Care of Breadfruit and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.