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Jackfruit Plant Description

The jackfruit plant (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a large, tropical, evergreen tree in the fig and mulberry family (Moraceae). Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is best known for producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world.

Botanical Characteristics:
Height: Typically 10–20 meters (33–66 feet), but can grow taller under ideal conditions.

Trunk: Straight, with a grayish-brown bark; exudes a sticky white latex when cut.

Leaves: Simple, leathery, glossy green, and oval-shaped. Young leaves are lobed, while mature leaves are entire.

Flowers: Small, unisexual, borne on the same tree (monoecious); male flowers are in long clusters, while female flowers are rounder and borne on short stalks along older branches or the trunk (cauliflory).

Fruits: Huge, oblong to irregularly shaped, green to yellowish when ripe, and can weigh up to 55 kg (121 lbs). The outer skin is thick and spiky. Inside are edible yellow pods (arils) surrounding large seeds.

Growing Conditions:
Climate: Tropical to subtropical; thrives in warm, humid climates.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Light: Full sun is ideal.

Water: Regular watering needed when young; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture.

Uses:
Fruit: The ripe fruit is sweet and fragrant, eaten fresh or used in desserts. The unripe fruit is cooked as a vegetable or meat substitute in savory dishes.

Seeds: Edible when boiled or roasted.

Wood: Durable and termite-resistant; used in furniture and musical instruments.

Medicinal: Various parts (leaves, roots, seeds) are used in traditional medicine.

Let me know if you’d like a comparison with breadfruit or details on how to grow jackfruit at home!