Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) - Fruit Plant

About Breadfruit (Artocarpus Altilis) - Fruit Plant

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is an ornamental tropical tree with large, deeply lobed leaves, grown for its starchy fruit - a dietary staple across the South Pacific. Both ripe and unripe fruit are used in cooking; unripe breadfruit is eaten cooked.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Adaptable; performs best in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Climate: Tropical and subtropical.

Planting & Spacing

Grow directly in the ground or a large pot with room to establish.

Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer periodically during the growing season.
• Pruning: Minimal pruning; all parts of the tree exude a milky latex when cut.

Fruiting & Harvest

Breadfruit produces a small number of fruits throughout the year; typically takes about 3-5 years to start fruiting.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.