JACKFRUIT PLANT

Product Description

The jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a massive tropical evergreen native to the rainforests of India. Famous for producing the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, it provides durable timber, dense shade, and versatile food widely used across Asia and the tropics.
Tree Characteristics
Size: Grows 30 to 70 feet (9 to 21 meters) tall with a dense canopy.
Leaves: Stiff, glossy, dark green, and oval-shaped.
Bark & Sap: Reddish-brown bark that oozes a sticky, milky white latex when cut.
Flowers: Small male and female flowers grow directly on the main trunk and large branches (cauliflory).
Fruit and Uses
The Fruit: Can weigh up to 80 pounds (36 kg) or more, featuring a bumpy, green-to-yellow exterior rind.
Interior: Contains sweet, yellow fleshy bulbs surrounding large edible seeds, centered around a stringy core.
Culinary: Unripe green fruit serves as a popular starchy meat substitute; ripe fruit is eaten fresh for its sweet, tropical flavor.