Breadfruit

Image by bennyartist Although we don’t grow them here, too chilly, breadfruit tree care and cultivation is widely practiced in many tropical cultures. It is a major carbohydrate source, a staple throughout…

Image by wuttichok Although it is considered an unusual, exotic plant in the United a states, breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a common fruiting tree on tropical islands all over the world. Native to New…

Image by alisbalb At one time, breadfruit was one of the most important fruit staples of the Pacific islands. The introduction of European foods lessened its importance for many years, but today it is gaining…

Image by HildaWeges Breadfruit is a remarkable tree that has served as an important food crop in tropical climates for many generations. In the garden, this handsome specimen provides shade and beauty with…

Image by Omegaforest Native to the south Pacific, breadfruit trees (Artocarpus altilis) are close relatives of mulberry and jackfruit. Their starchy fruit is packed with nutrition and is a valued food source…

Image by Donyanedomam Breadfruit trees provide nutritious, starchy fruit that are an important food source in the Pacific Islands. Although generally considered problem free trees to grow, like any plant,…

Image by riderfoot Breadfruit is a commercially grown food in warm, moist climates. Not only can you eat the fruit, but the plant has lovely foliage that accents other tropical plants. In proper weather…

Image by Tina Power Breadfruit trees feed millions of people in the Pacific Islands, but you can also grow these handsome trees as exotic ornamentals. They are handsome and fast growing, and it’s not hard to…

Image by TatianaTolstykh Several things may be at play for a breadfruit tree losing fruit, and many are natural factors that may be beyond your control. Read on to learn about a few of the most common reasons…

Image by sirichai_asawalapsakul Belonging to the mulberry family, breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a staple amongst peoples of the Pacific Islands and throughout southeast Asia. For these people, breadfruit…