Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
North America
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Water elm
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
-
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
American Elm
In Hindi
कटहल
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Jack
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Jackfrucht
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
yaca
olmo americano
In Greek
καρποί
American Elm
In Portuguese
jaca
olmo americano
In Polish
chlebowca
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Jackfruit
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Elm
Season and care of Jackfruit and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Elm Physical Information
Jackfruit and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Elm are as follows:
Care of Jackfruit and Elm
Care of Jackfruit and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.