Jackfruit tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus
A large evergreen tree with a sturdy trunk, smooth grey-brown bark, and dense dark green glossy foliage featuring alternate, stiff, elliptic leaves.
- Light
- Full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily
- Water
- Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist; mature trees have moderate drought tolerance, but prolonged dry spells require supplemental irrigation. Avoid standing water.
- Growth
- Perennial evergreen tree reaching mature heights of 30 to 70 feet with a dense, spreading canopy and moderate to fast growth rate
Care instructions
Provide full sun exposure, consistent moisture without waterlogging, well-draining rich soil, and balanced monthly fertilizers during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun, requiring at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering
Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist; mature trees have moderate drought tolerance, but prolonged dry spells require supplemental irrigation. Avoid standing water.
Soil
Deep, rich, alluvial or sandy loam soils with excellent drainage and a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.5
Hardiness zone
USDA zones 10 through 12, requiring warm tropical or subtropical climates without frost exposure
Growth habit
Perennial evergreen tree reaching mature heights of 30 to 70 feet with a dense, spreading canopy and moderate to fast growth rate
Bloom season
Flowers appear primarily in the dry season on short, sturdy twigs directly on the trunk and large branches, featuring small, greenish unisexual clusters
Propagation
Typically propagated via seeds sown fresh or through grafting, air layering, and budding techniques on rootstock
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot in poorly draining soils, trunk borers, fruit flies, and fungal leaf spot diseases which can be managed with proper sanitation and fungicidal sprays
Similar species
Artocarpus altilis (breadfruit) and Artocarpus integer (cempedak), distinguished by leaf shape, veining patterns, and the texture of the outer fruit surface
User notes
In Bali