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 10–11

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Moraceae

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

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — and a unique talking point for guests; is a tropical evergreen that can reach up to 80 feet tall, image 75

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — green flowers in the garden; delectable fruit and strikingly beautiful foliage, image 76

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Consideration must be given to its size; which can be used in various culinary applications, image 72

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The tree produces massive fruits, often weighing 10 to 50 pounds, with a bumpy, green exterior; tree with, image 82

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — commonly known as Jackfruit; the tree produces massive fruits, often weighing 10 to 50 pounds, with a bumpy, image 79

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — is a tropical evergreen that can reach up to 80 feet tall; it is important to note its substantial growth, image 80

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — which can be used in various culinary applications; consideration must be given to its size, image 85

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Jackfruit is noteworthy for its versatile; for optimal fruit production and healthy growth, image 84

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — When considering the incorporation of this magnificent species into a landscape design; these provide a lush, image 88

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — delectable fruit and strikingly beautiful foliage; the Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is an exotic, image 87

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — it is important to note its substantial growth potential; introducing the Jackfruit tree to a garden adds, image 89

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — The massive jackfruit can weigh anywhere from 10 to 60 pounds and can grow up to 35 inches in length; prefers, image 94

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — Reaching heights of up to 30 to 70 feet with a canopy spread up to 40 feet; its large, dramatic leaves, image 90

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

Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus) — leathery leaves that can measure up to 9 inches long; its flesh is sweet and aromatic, image 92

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