Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Quercus acutissima
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Brown, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 18-8-3 amount
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
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
Astringent
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dyestuff, Used as a thickening in stews, used for fuel and charcoal, Used for making black dye
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS acutissima
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Sawtooth Oak
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Sawtooth Oak
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Sägezahn- Eiche
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Sawtooth Oak
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
diente de sierra de roble
árbol del pan
In Greek
πριονωτή Oak
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sawtooth Oak
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
piłokształtny Oak
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Quercus acutissima
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit
Season and care of Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawtooth Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sawtooth Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit Physical Information
Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sawtooth Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit are as follows:
Sawtooth Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Sawtooth Oak leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Yellow green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit
Care of Sawtooth Oak and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawtooth Oak 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 Sawtooth Oak 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.