Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Cedars
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
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, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
कटहल
देवदार एल्म
In French
Jackfrucht
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
yaca
Cedar Elm
In Greek
καρποί
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
jaca
Cedar Elm
In Polish
chlebowca
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Jackfruit
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Jackfruit and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Jackfruit and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Jackfruit and Cedar Elm
Care of Jackfruit and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.