Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Sweetshrub
In German
Jack
sweetshrub
In French
Jackfrucht
sweetshrub
In Spanish
yaca
sweetshrub
In Greek
καρποί
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
jaca
sweetshrub
In Polish
chlebowca
sweetshrub
In Latin
Jackfruit
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Jackfruit and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Jackfruit and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Sweetshrub
Care of Jackfruit and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.