Artocarpus
Artocarpus mariannensis
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Guam, Marianas, Palau
Halenhardy
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Artocarpus
- Species:
- Artocarpus mariannensis
- USDA Symbol:
- ARMA28
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, fruit bats
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical Pacific islands; prefers fertile soils
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Rinsing the seeds in water to clean off sugars
Establishment: Breadfruit seedlings tend to grow slowly at first. Bears fruit continuously, with a peak in July-September. Various cultivars fruit at different times, extending the season of availability.
Source: npn.rngr.net