Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Australia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
-
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water regularly for 2 months
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
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
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Breadfruit
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Wilga
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Pirol
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
loriot
In Spanish
árbol del pan
oriol
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
papa-figos
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Wilga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Wilga
Season and care of Breadfruit and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Wilga Physical Information
Breadfruit and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Wilga are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Wilga
Care of Breadfruit and Wilga 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 Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.