Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Western Europe
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
कटहल
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Jack
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Jackfrucht
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
yaca
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
καρποί
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
jaca
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
chlebowca
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Jackfruit
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Jackfruit and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Jackfruit and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Jackfruit and Bosc Pear
Care of Jackfruit and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.