Artocarpus altilis
BREADFRUIT
Moraceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Artocarpus communis, A. incisus, A. aevis, A. rima, Sitodium altile

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Artocarpus altilis
BREADFRUIT
Moraceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
20m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late summer to late autumn

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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