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Abutilon megapotamicum - Brazilian Bell-flower

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6055 Abutilon megapotamicum - Brazilian Bell-flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Brazilian Bell-flower is a fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border. In the garden or in a hanging container, it spreads to several feet wide in a single season. In the wild, Abutilon megapotamicum reaches 8' tall, but in cultivation arely exceeds 5' tall, and less when grown as a potted plant. During warm months, the plants are laden with cool 2" hanging lantern-like flowers composed of red calyces above the yellow petals, ending with its bright red privates dangling beneath... all carefully arranged between the thumb-sized green leaves.
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$39.95

Abutilon megapotamicum variegata - Variegated Brazilian Bell-flower

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6056 Abutilon megapotamicum variegata - Variegated Brazilian Bell-flower

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Variegated form. Brazilian Bell-flower is a fun and easy-to-grow hummingbird magnet for the perennial border. In the garden or in a hanging container, it spreads to several feet wide in a single season. In the wild, Abutilon megapotamicum reaches 8' tall, but in cultivation rarely exceeds 5' tall, and less when grown as a potted plant. During warm months, the plants are laden with cool 2" hanging lantern-like flowers composed of red calyces above the yellow petals, ending with its bright red privates dangling beneath... all carefully arranged between the thumb-sized green leaves.
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Achras (manilkara) zapota - Sapodilla Brown Sugar, Air-layered

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4514 Achras (manilkara) zapota - Sapodilla Brown Sugar, Air-layered ?

What is air-layered plant

Q: What is an air-layered plant?

Air-layering is a method of vegetative (or asexual) propagation woody ornamentals and fruit trees, when branches, while still attached to the parent plant, start producing roots where they come in contact with a rooting medium. Minimized water stress and stable nutrient levels make this method successful. Air-layering is used when grafting is not possible for a number of reasons.

Benefits of the air-layering:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a branch from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for the air-layered plant)
creates larger plant much faster unlike when growing from cuttings

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Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Sapodilla Brown Sugar, superior variety. Originated in Homestead FL. Introduced in 1948. Fruit medium small, 2 to 2-1/2 inches long, nearly round. Skin light, scruffy brown. Flesh pale brown, fragrant, juicy, very sweet and rich, texture slightly granular. Quality is very good. Tree is tall, bushy. A good, regular, high yielder; handles and keeps well.
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$74.95

Achras (manilkara) zapota - Sapodilla Silas Woods, Air-layered

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3401 Achras (manilkara) zapota - Sapodilla Silas Woods, Air-layered ?

What is air-layered plant

Q: What is an air-layered plant?

Benefits of the air-layering:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a branch from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for the air-layered plant)
creates larger plant much faster unlike when growing from cuttings

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Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

The 'Silas Woods' is an outstanding variety of Sapodilla. The tree has dwarf growth habit (under 20 ft in the ground) and adapts well to a container. This variety is highly productive. Trees are producing year round, the branches often require support as they get very heavy loaded with fruits.
Perfect fruit tree for small yards and container culture!
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The best variety for potting culture - the most profuse producer, flowering and fruiting nearly year round providing bright light and warmth. Although the fruit are smaller than other varieties and average 4-5" size.
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Acmella oleracea - Toothache Plant, Botox Plant

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5385 Acmella oleracea - Toothache Plant, Botox Plant

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Toothache Plant is a medicinal herb that has been used for generations to manage the pain of toothaches. Both the leaves and the attractive golden flowers can be used as a natural anesthetic. Simply chew the leaves or flowers for a few seconds then you will experience a tingling and numbing sensation in your mouth. Cooked leaves lose their strong flavor and may be used as leafy greens. Both fresh and cooked leaves are used in dishes such as stews in northern Brazil. Flavor is described as having an odor of citrus, herbal, tropical or musty odor, and its taste can be pungent, cooling, tingling, numbing, or effervescent. Acmella Oleracea extract is considered a natural alternative to Botox. Applied topically, Acmella Oleracea reportedly reduces muscle tension, reducing facial wrinkles caused by tense or contracted facial muscles.
The plant is a small, erect, it grows quickly and bears gold and red inflorescences. It is frost-sensitive but perennial in warmer climates. Can be grown in a container and as a houseplant.
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

6 Plants in stock

$19.95

Adenium Giant Diamond, Grafted

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4989 Adenium Giant Diamond, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Grafting is a method of vegetative (or asexual) propagation where a piece of one plant (scion) selected for its flowers or fruit and containing the desired genes to be duplicated is inserted into a piece of another plant (rootstock), with a strong vigorous root system, usually a seedling.

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Caudex Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Dry conditions Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Unusual color Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers Irritating

New variety from Thailand. 5 layers of petals! Super big flower (at least 4 inch)
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot, grafted, shipped barerooted

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$29.95
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Adenium Maya, Grafted

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5994 Adenium Maya, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Maya is multi-layered flowers with pretty splashes of pink and white. Very cheerful flower!
See picture of caudex.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot, grafted, shipped barerooted

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$29.95
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Adenium Moung Sakda Double, Grafted

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5333 Adenium Moung Sakda Double, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Moderate water Pink flowers White/off-white flowers Red/crimson/vinous flowers Yellow/orange flowers

New variety from Thailand. Double flowers.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot, grafted, shipped barerooted

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$29.95
Sale: $25.46

Adenium Nam Whan, Grafted

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4560 Adenium Nam Whan, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Exotic color of Desert Rose, with baby pink double flower with white center. The plant is with caudex, blooming size.
See picture of actual plants for sale.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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9 plants in stock

$29.95
Sale: $25.46

Adenium Sweetheart, Grafted

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5465 Adenium Sweetheart, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Sweetheart, what a lovely name for a lovely flower! It will always love you.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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Adenium Thong Panchang, Grafted

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4677 Adenium Thong Panchang, Grafted ?

What is grafted plant

Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Caudex Can be used for bonsai Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Yellow/orange flowers

Exotic color of Desert Rose, one of the most beautiful color varieties - triple yellow flower with red stripes. The plant is with caudex, blooming size.
See picture of size of caudex.
Succulent Care. Plant it in a well-drained soil, water once and keep in warm (75-80F) place in filtered light. Do not water again until soil dries on surface.
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot, grafted, shipped barerooted

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$29.95
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Agave americana - seeds

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2658 Agave americana - seeds

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Moderate water Dry conditions Thorny or spiny

Showy collectable plant that requires no special care. Great plant for summer patio. This plant has rigid gray leaves, stout teeth. Very cold hardy to approx 10F.
Use soil mix with 30% of sand. Broadcast seeds onto the soild surface and moisten the soil. Keep warm, damp, in filtered light until sprout.
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Per pack: 6 seeds

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$3.95

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant, 3 gal pot

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1278 Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant, 3 gal pot

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Yellow/orange flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, Mock Lemon - the fragrance is outstanding! The plant is slow growing, big size of the plant is hard to find.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, small plant

3 plants in stock

$49.95

Allamanda Brazilian Red Wine - 3 gal pot

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4778 Allamanda Brazilian Red Wine - 3 gal pot

Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Pink flowers Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Seaside, salt tolerant plant

New rare variety from Brazil, collectible item. Deep red-wine color, slightly fragrant flowers. Blooming size.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

4 plants in stock

$39.95

Allamanda violacea Golden Indonesian Sunset

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4696 Allamanda violacea Golden Indonesian Sunset

Large shrub 5-10 ft Vine or creeper Full sun Semi-shade Regular water Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Irritating Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Rare unique variety - Indonesian Sunset. Flowers are multi-colored with bronze/golden highlights. Very showy flower, slightly fragrant. Large plant, blooming size.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot, large plant on trellis

4 plants in stock

$29.95

Alocasia Tiny Dancers

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5966 Alocasia Tiny Dancers

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Full sun Semi-shade Bog or aquatic Ornamental foliage Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time Flood tolerant Unknown name

Alocasia Tiny Dancers is an unusual aroid that only grows about 14" tall with bright green stems and leaves that have a slightly cupped form. Its growth habit, however, gives the appearance of a full bushy plant as the stems emerge at different times, giving it a tiered effect. One of the best houseplants for its ease of care. Keep it moist, go light on the fertilizer and grow in a partially sunlit window if it is an indoor houseplant. It also makes an ideal plant for an outdoor patio due to its unique form.
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6 plants in stock

$19.95

Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

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3492 Aloysia virgata - Almond Bush

Large shrub 5-10 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water White/off-white flowers Fragrant Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Almond Bush, White flowers have strong almond scent.
Slender, densely branched deciduous shrub, 3 to 10 feet tall, 8 feet in spread. Fragrant foliage. White to yellow flowers appear in spring to fall with strong almond scent. attractive to butterflies and bees. This is a honey plant. Low water use, drought tolerant.
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Grown in 10"/3 gal pot

10 Plants in stock

$24.95

Alpinia luteocarpa - Red Bamboo Ginger

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5801 Alpinia luteocarpa - Red Bamboo Ginger

Large shrub 5-10 ft Small shrub 2-5 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Red/crimson/vinous flowers Fragrant Deciduous Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Bamboo Ginger. This fragrant ginger looks like a dwarf bamboo bush. This Ginger boasts dark green leaves with red undersides. Bamboo Ginger is also a fragrant ginger that looks like a dwarf bamboo bush with a great clumping habit. Perfect patio container plant. Prefers some shade. Mature height of 2-3'. Zones 7 and higher. Reaches 2-3' and produces flowers.
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$34.95
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Anacardium occidentale - Cashew

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1011 Anacardium occidentale - Cashew

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Moderate water Irritating Edible Seaside, salt tolerant plant

Cashew nut, Cashew Apple. Small size tree that will produce fruit within 1-2 years; will successfully fruit in container. The actual fruit is the nut, the apple is a swollen stem. Cashew apple is eaten fresh or stewed. It has a sweet-astringent taste. Nut itself is caustic until roasted. Must be roasted outdoors because fumes are irritating. Very fast growing under favorable conditions, it may fruit in container, within 2 years from seed. Tolerates very poor soil and drought, as well as salty wind.
This plant does not take shipping well. After shipping it may drop leaves, recovers under proper care. Shipped on customers risk. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped, but no replacements or refunds. We provide the best packaging. You may contact us for express shipping.

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$49.95

Annona Kampong Mauve - Red Sugar Apple

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2144 Annona Kampong Mauve - Red Sugar Apple

Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Semi-shade Moderate water Fragrant Deciduous Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Annona squamosa Kampong Mauve. Rare exotic variety of Sugar apple (Custard Apple) with red skin, with sweeter taste and wonderful flavor.
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Areca catechu - Betel Nut

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3766 Areca catechu - Betel Nut

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Moderate water Palm or palm-like Edible

Betel Nut, Bunga, Pinang. This variety is reported to be semi-dwarf and can be grown in a large container.
This palm is the basis of a large industry in SE Asia, where the seed is chewed for its intoxicating properties, as well as its supposedly beneficial side effects, such as aiding digestion, and controlling internal parasites and dysentery.
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$54.95

Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

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3883 Areca vestiaria - Red Crownshaft Palm (red trunk)

Small tree 10-20 ft Shade Semi-shade Regular water Ornamental foliage Palm or palm-like Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Red Crownshaft palm. Unlike Red Sealing Wax Palm, this palm can tolerate temperatures down to mid 30s F.
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$44.95

Artocarpus heterophyllus - Jackfruit Black Gold, grafted

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2734 Artocarpus heterophyllus - Jackfruit Black Gold, grafted ?

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Q: What is a grafted plant?

Benefits of the graft:

making a clone of the parent plant ensures the same cultivar, since most fruit trees will not come true to seed
taking a scion from a mature plant reduces time to flowering and fruiting (from 10-12 years for a seedling to 2-3 years or less for a grafted plant)
introducing dwarfing, hardiness, disease and pest resistance.
easier propagation method when other means like cutting or seed is not successful

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Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Black Gold Jakfruit originated in Australia. The tree is vigorous and with regular pruning can be maintained at a height of 8-10 ft. The fruit is has narrow shape, weighting 14-20 lb. It has dark green color with sharp fleshy spines, which don't flatten upon maturity. The deep orange flesh is very soft, with strong flavor and aroma. The flesh easily removed from the fruit comparing to other cultivars. Fruit ripen in Fall in Florida.
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Artocarpus heterophyllus - Jackfruit Borneo Red

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3914 Artocarpus heterophyllus - Jackfruit Borneo Red

Big tree > 20 ft Full sun Regular water Edible Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Jackfruit (Jakfruit) Borneo Red - variety with crunchy orange-reddish colored flesh. Jackfruit is 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 that encloses a smooth seed. As the fruit ripen at the bottom of the trunk, this tree can be (and should be) pruned annually to 12' x 12' producing as much as 200 Lbs. The plant requires organic soil and regular water. Mature trees can tolerate some frost, smaller plants must be protected.
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