Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit)

Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit close up with textured prickly skin on a branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit hanging from a thick woody trunk with textured prickly skin.
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Mature Jackfruit tree

Botanical names: Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus integrifolius

Common names: Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Langka, Nangka, Jaca

Family: Moraceae

Origin: India or Malaysia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Jackfruit, Jakfruit
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

The largest tree-borne fruit in the world, reaching 80 pounds in weight and up to 36 inches long and 20 inches in diameter. The interior of the fruit consists of large edible bulbs of yellow, sweet, banana-flavored aromatic flesh. As the fruit ripen at the bottom of the trunk, this tree can be (and should be) pruned annually to 7-12' producing as much as 200 Lbs of fruit per year. Seedlings start fruiting within 3-4 years. Mature Jackfruit tree produces hundreds of pounds of fruit every year. Fruit ripen pretty quickly, 4-6 months from flower to maturity.

The tree is not as cold sensitive as it is thought to be, according to our experience. Mature trees can take some light freeze, smaller plants must be protected. Of course the compact size of the tree (especially when heavily pruned) makes cold protection much easier. Trees can be covered in case of cold, or even grown in large pots in cooler climates. You can't buy this in grocery store, so growing your own is the only option to try this tropical deliciousness! The plant requires soil rich of organic matter and regular watering. See article about Artocarpus heterophyllus

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Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up hanging from a brown tree bark trunk
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit hanging on a woody tree trunk with bumpy skin
Artocarpus heterophyllus green bumpy fruit hanging from thick branches in a close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus heavy green bumpy fruit clustered on thick woody tree branches
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) lime green fruit close up on a branch with smooth leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) young lime green fruit developing on a branch with shiny oval leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit hanging from brown branches near green waxy leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit growing directly upon sturdy brown tree bark branches
Artocarpus heterophyllus green tree with dense canopy and small fruit growing on trunk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus tree standing tall with dense foliage and small fruit attached.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up hanging on tree branch with green leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging on tree branch with spiky yellow skin and dark green foliage.
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit hanging from rough gray tree branches near leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit hanging on branches among smooth dark green leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) lime green fruit close up with smooth oval leaves surrounding
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) fruit with bumpy surface texture amidst oval green leaves on tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up split on a plate.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) split open yellow fruit resting on a plate.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green bumpy heavy fruit hanging on the thick brown tree trunk
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging in large clusters on the sturdy trunk with rough green skin
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit hanging on a tree branch among shiny green leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) heavy yellow fruit dangling from tree branches over brown fallen dried leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up with hand for size comparison scale reference
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit resting near hand for a clear size scale comparison
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green spiky fruit hanging from a branch in a close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) with two large green textured fruit hanging from a wooden branch.
Artocarpus heterophyllus green leaves with developing purple fruit, close up detailed tree view.
Artocarpus heterophyllus young purple fruit growing among thick waxy green oval leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) large bumpy yellow-green fruit held close up in hands.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) held in hands showing the large, textured surface of the fruit.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up with seeds on a plate ruler nearby
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) cut open revealing yellow fruit segments and seeds on a plate
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up hanging from a brown tree branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit growing in pairs attached to a thick tree branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) golden yellow fruit hanging on branches, thick green oval shaped leaves nearby
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) clusters of large yellow fruit hanging among thick oval green leaves on tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up with ruler on tree branch for scale
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow bumpy fruit being measured by a ruler on the tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus green leaves with small developing yellow fruit on a branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus leaves with small developing yellow fruit on a slender branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit hanging from a rough brown tree branch close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit growing on a thick brown textured tree trunk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit close up with tender leaves and stem structures visible.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) young green fruit developing among thick, waxy, smooth, elliptical foliage.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit hanging from tree branches near wide dark leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hangs from branches among thick, glossy green leaves on the tree.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit developing on branch with oval deep green leaves close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) young green fruit developing alongside broad deep green leaves on a woody branch.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up showing round interior with many white seeds.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) cut in half revealing round yellow flesh containing numerous white oval seeds.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit halves in close up, split open exposing seeds
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) halves split to reveal thick yellow flesh and dark brown seeds
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow green fruit hanging on tree branches with thick oval leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging on tree branches with large textured skin and green foliage
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree with large green fruit hanging from sturdy woody branches overhead.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree branches loaded with large green fruit near a person standing nearby.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) large green fruit close up with blue disk for size scale.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) large bumpy green fruit next to a blue computer floppy disk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus green fruit close up showing many small spikes and textured skin.
Artocarpus heterophyllus fruit skin showing small green bumps and brown tip details.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) large yellow green fruit with rough textured skin close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging from branches next to a twelve inch measuring ruler scale
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree with large yellow-green textured fruit hanging from thick branches.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) clusters of heavy yellow-green fruit hanging low on the wooden tree trunk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree with heavy yellow brown fruit hanging low on trunk
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) heavy yellow brown fruit growing directly on the thick tree trunk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus green fruit skin close up with small brown pointed spikes
Artocarpus heterophyllus skin with small brown points over a textured green surface.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit close up on a table
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green oval fruit on a table with a small green leaf
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) lime green fruit close up with small leaves on a plate
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) lime green fruit rests on a plate beside small green leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green fruit, bumpy texture, close up on hanging plant branch.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging on branch with spiky green exterior and fallen autumn leaves.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit halved with ruler on a plate close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) sliced open to reveal internal yellow bulbs and seeds on a plate.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up resting near measuring ruler on dry brown leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit resting near ruler placed upon scattered dry brown fallen leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit hanging among thick oval green leaves on a tree
Artocarpus heterophyllus growing in large clusters with heavy bumpy yellow fruit and foliage
Artocarpus heterophyllus yellow fruit interior revealed in a close up slice view
Artocarpus heterophyllus with golden pulp segments sliced open on a green leaf
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green and brown bumpy fruit hanging from a wooden branch
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) growing with several bumpy brown and green oval fruit on branches
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up held by hand for scale during harvest time.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit held by hand against wooden background for size scale reference.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) large green fruit hanging from tree branches near the ground.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) ripening on the tree with many large, textured, green fruit hanging low.
This harvest came from a tree planted in 2016, photographed in 2018.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up hanging from a tree branch with thick foliage
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) hanging on a branch with two large spiky yellow fruits and leaves
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow green fruit piled together for sale in the market bins.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) pile of large yellow green bumpy fruit found at the local market.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) golden-green spiky fruit hanging on thick tree branches close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) with clusters of large, round, textured fruit attached to the woody stem.
Fruit harvest from the same tree planted in 2016, shown in 2019.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) heavy green bumpy fruit hanging from a sturdy tree branch.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) heavy bumpy green fruits growing directly on the thick tree trunk.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow green fruit sitting on a metal digital scale close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) resting on a digital scale weighing twenty five pounds for weight verification.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree with heavy yellow prickly fruit hanging from thick brown branches
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) tree with multiple yellow prickly fruits hanging low from thick woody branches
Mature Jackfruit tree produces hundreds of pounds of fruit every year. The jackfruit tree planted in 2016 yielded this harvest in 2021.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) yellow fruit close up showing ripe bulbs inside the cut skin
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) sliced open to reveal succulent golden yellow segments and white fibrous core
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) orange fruit pieces inside a clear plastic bowl on a plate.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) orange fruit sections sitting inside a container on a plate.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) golden brown seeds in a clear plastic container, close up view.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) seeds rest packed tightly inside a clear plastic container for storage.
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) green leaves on a thin woody plant stem close up
Artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) young plant with many green leaves against a dark textured background


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