Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
pride pear,Triumph pear,jersey pear
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hedge, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Requires 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
Neutral
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, codling moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Shelterbelt, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PYRUS communis 'Sugar'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Dessert Pear, Pear, Sugar Pear
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Sugar pear
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Kultur-Birne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Poirier commun
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Pyrus communis
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Sugar pear
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Sugar pear
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Grusza pospolita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Pear
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sugar Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sugar Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pear is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Sugar Pear Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sugar Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sugar Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sugar Pear are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Pear flower color: White
- Sugar Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Pear
Care of Breadfruit and Sugar Pear 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 Pear 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 Sugar Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.