Artocarpus Species, Jackfruit, Jack Fruit
Artocarpusheterophyllus

Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Artocarpus (ar-toe-karp-us)
Species: heterophyllus (het-er-oh-FIL-us)

Synonym:Artocarpus integrifolius var. heterophylla

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds