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Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lam.
are-toe-CARP-us het-er-OFF-fill-us
Moraceae
Explanation of name:
Artocarpus means bread fruit (the related Breadfruit, Artocarpus
altilis belongs to this genus). Heterophyllus means variable leaves.
Natural range:
Probably originated in India
Recognition:
Tree with milky sap, stipules, and elliptic leaves. Fruits to 70 pounds or
more, borne on the trunk. Monoecious
Related are: Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis
with lobed leaves), and Marang, Tarap (Artocarpus odoratissimus with
leaves larger and more irregular in outline than Jackfruit, sometimes with a few
lobes) Also related, Cempedak, Artocarpus integer has fruits to about
18” long with golden-brown color.
Landscape uses:
Large fruit tree bearing very large fruits. Needs space.
Internet sources:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG370
Photos taken in Malaysia by Fred Suriya at
www.zainiguesthouse.com
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Botanical name
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English |
FL native
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Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Artocarpus
heterophyllus |
Jackfruit |
Exotic |
Fruit
Tree |
Fruits summer and
autumn |
60'' |
25'-30'
(Internet sources as
above) |
SU
WD
AT
Needs room (Internet source as above, CHI, ROL)
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