Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang)

Artocarpus odoratissimus green leaves on branch reaching toward the ground in close up
Artocarpus odoratissimus large green lobed leaves stretching over a brick paved ground surface

Botanical name: Artocarpus odoratissimus

Common names: Marang, Tarap, Green Terap

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Malesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-12

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Jackfruit
Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large or medium tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55FCold tolerance: Ultra tropical plant. Minimal temperature 55°F.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Marang, or Tarap, is one of the most delicious tropical fruit and beautiful exotic tree with large lobed leaves. The fruit is as big as 10-12", soft flavored, can be appreciated from the first bite and considered superior in flavor to both Jackfruit or Chempedak. Being a cold sensitive plant, Marang can be grown in container inside a greenhouse, where it will enjoy high humidity. The seedlings grow rapidly, first fruit can be expected within 3-4 years.

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Image gallery: 11 images
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) yellow green fruit close up with creamy white pulp segments revealed.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) fruit cut open to reveal creamy white pulp segments inside thick rind.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) yellow green rind with white fruit flesh, close up fruit view.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) yellow green outer rind exposes clusters of creamy white edible fruit segments.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) white fruit close up with soft texture segments piled together for eating
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) reveals white edible fruit segments pulled apart for a close up perspective.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) tree with dense green leaves, small round fruit hanging from branches
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) tree with dense green leaves and small round fruit hanging from branches.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) tree with thick green leaves standing as a large tropical plant
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) tree showing dense branching and rounded green leaves against a sky
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) green leaves on a young potted plant for sale
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) young green leaves growing from a dark nursery pot container
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) saplings in black pots with vibrant green leaves, top down perspective.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) saplings in black nursery pots with healthy green leaves, top down perspective.
Artocarpus odoratissimus green leaves on branches under natural light in a tree
Artocarpus odoratissimus large green leaves spreading out from the thick woody branches.
Artocarpus odoratissimus leaves with green foliage on a woody brown tree plant
Artocarpus odoratissimus branches with wide green leaves and brown scorched leaf edges.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) yellow fruit close up resting on tiled floor surface for scale
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) yellow fruit resting on a gray tiled floor for size scale
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) plant with green lobed leaves in three plastic nursery pots side-by-side.
Artocarpus odoratissimus (Marang) saplings in nursery pots with large, deeply lobed, distinct green foliage attached.


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