Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Skin rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Bush Clover Shrub
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Bush Clover Strauch
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bush Clover Arbuste
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Bush Clover arbusto
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Bush Clover Krzew
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Lespedeza
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Desmodieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Bush Clover and Breadfruit
Season and care of Bush Clover and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Clover and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Clover season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bush Clover and Breadfruit Physical Information
Bush Clover and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Clover and Breadfruit are as follows:
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bush Clover and Breadfruit
Care of Bush Clover and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.