Species

Jackfruit

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Description

Large tropical tree bearing enormous trunk-borne fruits; best in warm frost-free sites or greenhouse culture in NZ.

Taxonomy

Family

Moraceae

Genus

Artocarpus

Cultivars

2

Cheena

Australian-sourced cross of jackfruit and chempedak, recommended for flavour in warm frost-free sites.

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Jackfruit

NZ-sourced jackfruit tree producing enormous fruits from trunk and older branches in warm frost-free sites. Additional notes from duplicate entry: Jackfruit is a cultivar entry for Artocarpus heterophyllus. The jackfruit tree is a species known for producing one of the largest fruits globally. These fruits feature golden-yellow flesh with a strong fragrance, yet their flavor is delightfully sweet, often compared to a banana bubblegum taste.

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