Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Eukalyptus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Eucalyptus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Eucalipto
árbol del pan
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Artocarpus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Breadfruit
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Breadfruit season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Breadfruit Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Breadfruit are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Breadfruit
Care of Eucalyptus and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.