Also known as Jack · Jack Fruit Tree · Jackfruit Tree
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the largest tree-borne fruit, with a sweet, tropical flavor and fibrous texture. It's a versatile culinary ingredient.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.
Consistent
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce slightly in dry dormancy.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Warm
100% intensity
Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates with temperatures between 20-30°C. Sensitive to frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Use balanced fertilizer for young trees; potassium-rich for mature trees during fruiting.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Jackfruit trees prefer consistent moisture, especially when young or fruiting. Water deeply when the top 2-5 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering slightly during drier dormant periods, but avoid letting the soil dry out completely. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Pruning is primarily for shaping young trees and removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches on mature trees. Light pruning can be done after harvest to improve air circulation and sunlight penetration.
Avoid heavy pruning, as jackfruit fruits on its trunk and main branches.
Jackfruit is most commonly propagated by seeds, which should be planted fresh as they lose viability quickly. Grafting is also used to ensure desirable fruit characteristics and faster fruiting.
Cuttings are generally difficult to root.
Young jackfruit trees grown in containers should be repotted every 1-2 years into a slightly larger pot as they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before active growth begins. Mature trees are rarely repotted.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Artocarpus |
| Species | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
Similar in genus Artocarpus
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