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Jackfruit

Artocarpus Heterophyllus

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Overview

Artocarpus heterophyllus, commonly known as Jackfruit, is a tropical evergreen that can reach up to 80 feet tall. Its large, dramatic leaves, spanning 6 to 9 inches long, provide a lush canopy. The tree produces massive fruits, often weighing 10 to 50 pounds, with a bumpy, green exterior. Prefers well-drained soil. Jackfruit is noteworthy for its versatile, sweet, and meaty flesh, which can be used in various culinary applications.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–11Type Tree

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — tree for full; and a unique talking point for guests, image 78

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Moraceae

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Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — leathery leaves that can measure up to 9 inches long; its flesh is sweet and aromatic, image 66

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — often enjoyed in culinary dishes or raw.<br><br>In landscaping; it serves as a focal point specimen or as, image 70

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — is a tropical evergreen that can reach up to 80 feet tall

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Its large, dramatic leaves, spanning 6 to 9 inches long, provide a lush canopy; often enjoyed in culinary, image 81

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — which can be used in various culinary applications; consideration must be given to its size

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — tree for full; and a unique talking point for guests

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Prefers well-drained soil; jackfruit is noteworthy for its versatile, image 83

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — These provide a lush backdrop for its most notable feature - the fruit; green flowers in the garden, image 93

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an exotic tropical tree renowned for its enormous; commonly known as

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — For optimal fruit production and healthy growth; when considering the incorporation of this magnificent, image 91

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — For optimal fruit production and healthy growth; when considering the incorporation of this magnificent, image 65

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — leathery leaves that can measure up to 9 inches long; its flesh is sweet and aromatic

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an exotic tropical tree renowned for its enormous; commonly, image 86

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — tree with green blooms

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — so space accordingly and be mindful of its extensive root system when planting near structures or pavement; leathery

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — so space accordingly and be mindful of its extensive root system when planting near structures or pavement, image 73

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Introducing the Jackfruit tree to a garden adds both aesthetic appeal and functional value; so space accordingly and be

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — its flesh is sweet and aromatic

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Jackfruit is noteworthy for its versatile

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — delectable fruit and strikingly beautiful foliage

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an exotic tropical tree renowned for its enormous; commonly, image 60

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Introducing the Jackfruit tree to a garden adds both aesthetic appeal and functional value; so space, image 74

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The tree produces massive fruits, often weighing 10 to 50 pounds, with a bumpy, green exterior

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — For optimal fruit production and healthy growth; when considering the incorporation of this magnificent species into a

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