Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Phoenix dactylifera
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Compost, Potassium
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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Date Palm
Breadfruit
In Hindi
खजूर
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Dattelpalme
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Palmier dattier
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
árbol del pan
In Greek
Χουρμαδιά
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Data Palm
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phoeniceae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Date Palm and Breadfruit
Season and care of Date Palm and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Date Palm and Breadfruit Physical Information
Date Palm and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Breadfruit are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Date Palm and Breadfruit
Care of Date Palm and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Date Palm 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.