Breadfruit Tree, Air Layered 115-Orlando Nursery 2-3 feet & 3-gal

Breadfruit Tree, Air Layered

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
  • Money-back coverage and secure packaging
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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Florida-grown tropical fruit trees
50+ years combined growing experience
Grafted varieties for earlier fruit
Homestead, FL nursery
What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Fast
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 40–60 ft
  • Mature width: 30–40 ft
  • Lifespan: 50–70 years
Full product details
  • Breadfruit is consumed as a staple throughout the tropics, and it can be roasted, fried, baked, or broiled
  • The flavor of the cooked fruit tastes similar to fresh baked bread and is also described as being somewhat potato-like.
  • Today there is a great deal of interest in breadfruit as a subsistence crop in less developed countries and island nations where domestic food production is extremely limited
  • The fruit are high in carbohydrates, and they are an excellent source of protein as well
  • Breadfruit are truly tropical, and they are limited to regions that never freeze. For that reason they can only be grown in the US in Hawaii or the Florida Keys, unless they are grown in a climate-controlled greenhouse
  • This tree is propagated by airlayering. It is a clone of a mature tree, and it typically produces fruit within 1-3 years 
  • Exposure: Full Sun - Cold Hardiness: 50 degrees - Soils: Moist, well-drained - Growth Rate: Fast - Ave. Height x Width: 35' x 20'  - Spacing: 20 - 25 feet 
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Key Features

The Florida breadfruit tree (2-3 feet tall) features large, lobed leaves, produces small, fragrant flowers, and bears green, spiky fruits with a starchy, mildly sweet taste.

Special considerations

The Florida breadfruit tree (2-3 feet tall) requires well-drained soil, regular watering, and protection from frost, necessitating special care and warm, humid conditions for optimal growth.

Growing and Care Instructions

Florida breadfruit trees (2-3 feet tall) thrive in well-draining soil with regular watering, require full sun, tolerate temperatures between 60-100°F, benefit from balanced fertilizer every few months, and need minimal pruning to maintain shape.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 50–70 years
Growth Fast
Max Height 40–60 ft
Max Width 30–40 ft
USDA Growing Zone 10-12 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 32 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.