Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Diospyros kaki
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Kaki
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kaki
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Plaqueminier
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
árbol del pan
In Greek
Kaki
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kaki
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kaki and Breadfruit
Season and care of Kaki and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaki and Breadfruit Physical Information
Kaki and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Breadfruit
Care of Kaki and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem 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 Kaki 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.