Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Abelia x grandiflora
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
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
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 10-10-10 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, 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
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Glossy Abelia
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Abelia Glossy
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
árbol del pan
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Urticales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit
Care of Glossy Abelia and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done 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 Glossy Abelia 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.