Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 in winter, Prune to control growth
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
Fertilizer every month during spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Ylang-Ylang
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Jagodlin
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Arum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Urticales
Family
Annonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth 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 Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.