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

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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.

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Breadfruit Tree, Air Layered

2-3 feet & 3-gal

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Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

19775 Southwest 296th Street
Homestead FL 33030
United States

+13057048828

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Description
  • 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 

Read: 5 Steps to Successfully Grow a Breadfruit Tree
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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.
Zone 10-12

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

Type:

Fruit-bearing

Lifespan:

50–70 years

Growth:

Fast

Max Height:

40–60 ft

Max Width:

30–40 ft