Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
Breadfruit Tree
In German
japanische Segge
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Japanese carex
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
árbol del pan
In Greek
japanische Segge
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit
Care of Japanese Sedge and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.