Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
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 12-12-12 amounts
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
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
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS dulcis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Almond, Sweet Almond
Breadfruit
In Hindi
मीठा बादाम
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Süße Mandel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Amande douce
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Almendra dulce
árbol del pan
In Greek
Sweet Almond
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amêndoas doces
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
słodkich migdałów
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Almond Pulchra
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Almond and Breadfruit
Season and care of Sweet Almond and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Almond and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Almond season is Spring and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Almond is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Almond and Breadfruit Physical Information
Sweet Almond and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Almond and Breadfruit are as follows:
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Almond and Breadfruit
Care of Sweet Almond and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Sweet Almond 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.