Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Shady Edge
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
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
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Weeping Maple
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Maple pleureur
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
weeping maple
árbol del pan
In Greek
weeping maple
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
płacz klonu
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
weeping maple
Arum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Breadfruit
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Weeping Maple and Breadfruit Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Breadfruit are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Weeping Maple and Breadfruit
Care of Weeping Maple and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping Maple 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.