Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Artocarpus

Species:

Artocarpus odoratissimus

USDA Symbol:

AROD2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

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 soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and lose viability quickly. Must be planted fresh within days of extraction from ripe fruit.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI