Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
Lanceolate
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
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Breadfruit
In Hindi
शैरन फल
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Sharon Frucht
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Sharon Fruit
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
árbol del pan
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diospyreae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit
Care of Sharon Fruit and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.