Artocarpus heterophyllus 'Black Gold' - Jaca, Jackfruit

The Jackfruit is the largest of all fruits after the pumpkins. It is a sweet and tasty relative of the Breadfruit, it is an everloved fruit widespread in SE Asia.

Artocarpus heterophyllus is tolerant of short light frosts and can be tried outdoors in the warmer coastal Mediterranean, with some protection.

It becomes a huge tree but it can be kept small. It can fruit early in life, after 2-4 years, at about 2 m in height.

Grafted plants can also fruit in large pots as they can be kept small.


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