Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Artocarpus

Species:

Artocarpus tamaran

USDA Symbol:

ARTA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, small mammals

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:

native to tropical rainforests, prefers humid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Warm temperatures around 25-30°C optimal for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI