Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
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, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Breadfruit
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Quercus
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Quercus
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Quercus
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Quercus
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Quercus
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Quercus
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Water Oak
Season and care of Breadfruit and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Water Oak Physical Information
Breadfruit and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Water Oak are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Breadfruit and Water Oak
Care of Breadfruit and Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.