Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval, Bristle-tipped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, 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, Water during dry weather
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, 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Scarlet Oak
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Scarlet Oak
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Scarlet roble
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Arum
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak
Care of Breadfruit and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.