Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
South America, Brazil
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Tabebuia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Tabebuia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Tabebuia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Tabebuia
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Tabebuia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Tabebuia
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Tabebuia
Season and care of Breadfruit and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Tabebuia Physical Information
Breadfruit and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Tabebuia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Breadfruit and Tabebuia
Care of Breadfruit and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.