Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, 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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Breadfruit
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
मैगनोलिया
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Umbrella Tree
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Umbrella Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Magnoliales
Family
Moraceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
-
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree
Care of Breadfruit and Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.