Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Respiratory problems
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Stomachic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Methley Plum
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Prunus salicina
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
árbol del pan
In Greek
Methley Plum
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Methley Plum
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Methley Plum
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Breadfruit
Season and care of Methley Plum and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Methley Plum and Breadfruit Physical Information
Methley Plum and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Breadfruit are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Methley Plum and Breadfruit
Care of Methley Plum and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Methley Plum 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.