Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, 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
Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
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
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
कटहल
Silver Birch
In French
Jackfrucht
Silver Birch
In Spanish
yaca
Abedul de plata
In Greek
καρποί
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
jaca
Silver Birch
In Polish
chlebowca
Silver Birch
In Latin
Jackfruit
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Silver Birch
Season and care of Jackfruit and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Silver Birch Physical Information
Jackfruit and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Silver Birch are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jackfruit and Silver Birch
Care of Jackfruit and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.