Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Vomiting
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Laburnum
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Laburnum
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Laburnum
árbol del pan
In Greek
Laburnum
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Złotokap
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Laburnum
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.