Artocarpus integer (Chempedak)

Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) large bumpy green fruit hanging from a branch in close up.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) hanging fruit with textured, spiky skin and a dark green leaf.
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Jackedak

Botanical name: Artocarpus integer

Common names: Chempedak, Jack-edak

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Malaysia, Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Jackfruit
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
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; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Artocarpus integer, more commonly known as the Chempedak tree, is species of small tree native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It can grow up to 10-20 feet tall and prefers full sun to semi-shade. It requires regular watering but should be kept in a pot in cooler regions for better frost protection.

It is known for its hardiness and its ability to withstand temperatures of at least 30° Fahrenheit for a short time, making it suitable for USDA zones 9 through 11. The mature plant is cold hardy and its leaves are evergreen.

The fruits of the Artocarpus integer are medium sized, growing between 5 and 7 inches long, smooth to the touch, and generally more cylindrical in shape than its cousin, the Jackfruit. Inside, the pulp is sweet and juicy, but also creamy. It is much less fibrous and acidic than the Jackfruit, making it an optimal choice for eating fresh and even making ice cream! The young fruits are also sometimes eaten as vegetables.

The Chempedak tree produces around 100 fruits per year. With such an abundance, this fruit tree can provide plenty of health benefits. Not only is it relatively low in calories, it's packed with vitamins and minera

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Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) plant with bumpy green fruit hanging from a thick woody branch
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit hangs down from a thick branch surrounded by oval green leaves
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) green fruit hanging from a branch, close up tree photography.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) green fruit hanging from the thick trunk of the tree.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) green fruit, close up image with a thick, bumpy texture.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit with a distinctively bumpy, green surface on a light background.
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Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit with many brown seeds on a plate
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit with bumpy skin next to numerous brown seeds on a plate.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit hanging on branches of a tropical tree
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit developing on branches with thick green leaves surrounding them
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit close up on a plate with edible golden pods.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit opened with golden edible pods resting on a plate.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) close up of a long green bumpy fruit hanging from branch
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) hangs from a thin brown branch with many textured green bumps visible
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) green fruit hanging from a branch in a close up image.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit hangs in bunches from the thick bark of the trunk.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) tree with hanging yellow green fruit and person in the background
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) loaded with oblong yellow green fruit hanging from the main trunk.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) tree with many bumpy green fruit hanging from branches
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) heavy with many elongated green fruit growing directly on the trunk
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit close up in green grass, halved showing pulp and seeds.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) halved fruit revealing yellow flesh and a fibrous brown center core.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow green fruit close up hanging from a tree branch.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit hangs heavy from a thick wooden branch with green leaves.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) orange fruit pile with ruler for scale close up.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit seeds are orange and smooth on a surface.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit close up with ruler on a fabric surface
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow bumpy fruit next to a ruler for size reference
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit halved, close up on a plate with edible golden flesh.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) fruit halved on a plate, exposing multiple edible sections with brown seeds.
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) yellow fruit hanging on a tree branch among dense green leaves
Artocarpus integer (Chempedak) clusters of yellow fruit hanging on a sturdy tree trunk


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Jackedak Cheena, Jackfruit x Chempedak, Large size (Artocarpus x integer)

7043 Jackedak Cheena, Jackfruit x Chempedak, Large size (Artocarpus x integer)

Jack-edak is a highly recommended variety grown in TopTropicals garden from a seedling of Cheena (Jackfruit x Chempedak) that fruited for us within 3 years from planting. The fruit (20-25 inches size) is probably the best we ever tasted! It is super sweet, crunchy and has a rich, pleasant, excellent flavor. It has very little latex which makes it easy to handle when cutting up. The tree produces at the very base of the trunk, so you can prune it as short as you want. Our tree survived light frosts as well as 48 hours of 3ft flooding, with no damage!
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster


7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)
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14"/7 gal pot, very large plant
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