Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Layering, 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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Breadfruit
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
red alder
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
rot-Erle
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
aulne rouge
In Spanish
árbol del pan
aliso rojo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
czerwony olcha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Red Alder
Season and care of Breadfruit and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Red Alder Physical Information
Breadfruit and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Red Alder are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Red Alder
Care of Breadfruit and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.