Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Artocarpus

Species:

Artocarpus elasticus

USDA Symbol:

AREL9

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals, insects

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soil with high organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown fresh. Recalcitrant seeds cannot be stored long-term.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI