Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
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Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Silverberry
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Silverberry
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Silverberry
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Silverberry
árbol del pan
In Greek
Silverberry
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Silverberry
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Silverberry
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Urticales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Breadfruit
Season and care of Silverberry and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverberry and Breadfruit Physical Information
Silverberry and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Breadfruit
Care of Silverberry and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.