Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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, Less fertilizing
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS flexilis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
limber pine
Breadfruit
In Hindi
limber pine
Breadfruit Tree
In German
limber pine
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
limber pine
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
limber pine
árbol del pan
In Greek
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
limver foi
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
limver poszedł
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
limver abiit
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Limber Pine and Breadfruit
Season and care of Limber Pine and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Limber Pine and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limber Pine and Breadfruit Physical Information
Limber Pine and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Limber Pine and Breadfruit are as follows:
Limber Pine flower color: Not Available
Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limber Pine and Breadfruit
Care of Limber Pine and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
