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
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
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)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bushnell, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Largo, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida(2 reports)

Miami, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Starke, Florida

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Dudley, Georgia

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

7
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Hayward, CA | August 2016 | positive

I planted seeds today in pots..they were sprouting in a shallow tray of water. I have to wonder about the Z9 rating accuracy.
It...Read More

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| November 2009 | positive

am in uganda.this fruit grows quite well, it has picked in terms of market value.
a project highlighting its usefulness is in the ...Read More

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | positive

We bought a jackfruit tree in Miami and brought it back to Houston. So far it is doing well. We will keep it inside on cold nights and ...Read More

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Corte Madera, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2004 | positive

There is a fruiting specimen of this tree at the Fullerton Aboretum in Southern California.

R
| July 2004 | positive

Hello,

I have planted a number of Jackfruits, all from seeds. I bought the fruit from a store in Frankfurt. Most of the se...Read More

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

I've just tasted my first Jackfruit and am having zone envy. Absolutely delicious.

Some Vietnamese friends brought part of...Read More

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| June 2003 | positive

These trees make good windbreaks and although they are tropical they will withstand mild frosts for short periods once established. My la...Read More

M
(Zone 11) | June 2003 | neutral

Jackfruit trees may get really tall. I´ve seen really enormous ones, over 30m high. The fruits comes out from the trunk. They are actual...Read More

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(Zone 4b) | August 2001 | neutral

Jackfruit is a tropical tree and it has the largest fruits in the world. It is stinky and tastes sweet but little odd. Seeds are also edi...Read More

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