Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,800.00 cm
  
24
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow green, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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 in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
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
  
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Root
  
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
  
AILANTHUS altissima
  
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
  
Tree-of-Heaven
  
In Hindi
कटहल
  
कल्पवृक्ष
  
In German
Jack
  
Baum des Himmels
  
In French
Jackfrucht
  
Arbre de paradis
  
In Spanish
yaca
  
Arbol del Cielo
  
In Greek
καρποί
  
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
  
In Portuguese
jaca
  
Árvore do céu
  
In Polish
chlebowca
  
Drzewo Nieba
  
In Latin
Jackfruit
  
Lignum de caelo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Simaroubaceae
  
Genus
Artocarpus
  
Ailanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Artocarpeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Jackfruit and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.