Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, 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
Prune young trees into an open vase 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
Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Breadfruit
In Hindi
सीताफल
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Zuckerapfel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Sugar Apple
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
árbol del pan
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Urticales
Family
Annonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Breadfruit
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Breadfruit Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Breadfruit are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Breadfruit
Care of Sugar Apple and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase 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 Sugar Apple 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.