Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SALIX caprea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
pussy willow
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Pussyweide
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
pussy willow
In Spanish
árbol del pan
cola de gato
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
salgueiro
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Pussy Willow
In Latin
Arum
pussy salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Pussy Willow
Season and care of Breadfruit and Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pussy Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Pussy Willow Physical Information
Breadfruit and Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Pussy Willow are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Pussy Willow
Care of Breadfruit and Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.