Jack

Jack

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Artocarpus
Moraceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 510
🍎 Edible

Jackfruit is a large, fast-growing tropical fruit tree that requires ample space, full sun, and warm temperatures year-round to thrive. Plant in deep, well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season, reducing frequency in cooler months. It is best suited to USDA zones 10–12 and will reward patient growers with the world's largest tree-borne fruit.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

360

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply And Thoroughly, Ensuring Soil Is Moist To Depth But Never Waterlogged; Allow Surface To Dry Slightly Between Wateri

Temperature

-20°90°F

Mature Spread

up to 236

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.
Assam
Bangladesh
Borneo
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Cameroon
Caroline Is.
China South-Central
China Southeast
Comoros
Cuba
Dominican Republic
East Himalaya
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
🍎 Edible fruit

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 22, 2020 by Silvere Beltrando (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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