Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic reaction
Oral Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
सीताफल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Pinha
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Arum
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Magnoliales
Family
Moraceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Apple
Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.