Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Asia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction
Oral Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Castanea sativa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
शाहबलूत का फल
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Esskastanie
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
châtaignier
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Castaña dulce
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Sweet Chestnut
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Castanheiro
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
słodki Chestnut
In Latin
Arum
Dulce Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
- Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut
Care of Breadfruit and Sweet Chestnut 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 Sweet Chestnut 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 Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.