Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
-
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Water daily during growing season
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
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
East Indian Oak, Teak
In French
Jackfrucht
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Teak
Season and care of Jackfruit and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Teak Physical Information
Jackfruit and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Teak are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jackfruit and Teak
Care of Jackfruit and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.