Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
कटहल
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Jack
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Jackfrucht
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
yaca
peral de Bradford
In Greek
καρποί
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
jaca
pereira Bradford
In Polish
chlebowca
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Jackfruit
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Jackfruit and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Bradford Pear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Jackfruit and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jackfruit and Bradford Pear
Care of Jackfruit and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.