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.
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.