Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, 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
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Skin irritation
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, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Breadfruit
slash pine
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
slash pine
In Spanish
árbol del pan
pino slash
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
pinho barra
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Arum
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Breadfruit and Slash Pine
Season and care of Breadfruit and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Slash Pine Physical Information
Breadfruit and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Slash Pine are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Slash Pine
Care of Breadfruit and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.