Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
  
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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 young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
  
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
कटहल
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Jack
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Jackfrucht
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
yaca
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
καρποί
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
jaca
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
chlebowca
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Jackfruit
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Artocarpus
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Artocarpeae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Jackfruit and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Jackfruit and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jackfruit and Sugar Apple
Care of Jackfruit and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.