Artocarpus altilis x mariannensis

42.14718628, -87.78968048

42.14719391, -87.78971863

Hybrid Breadfruit

Artocarpus altilis is the breadfruit tree and the one you see here is a hybrid with its wild ancestor, Altilis mariannensis. It’s native to Micronesia, but in the 1700’s it was introduced to tropical areas around the world by European explorers (including Captain Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty"). This hybrid is not as widely grown as a food crop as Artocarpus altilis since its fruit is smaller, but in Micronesia the tree is valued for its wood, latex-like sap, and the medicinal qualities of its leaves as well as the fruit.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Oval
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
March - April
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Plant Type:
Tree
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 12