Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Jack
Gala Apfel
In French
Jackfrucht
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Gala Apple
Season and care of Jackfruit and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Gala Apple Physical Information
Jackfruit and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Gala Apple are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Gala Apple
Care of Jackfruit and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.