Jackfruit, Khatal tree - Tree borne Largest fruit- Artocarpus heterophyllus

Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Botanical name is Artocarpus heterophyllus or A. integrifolius. Common names are Jackfruit and Jack Fruit. Local name is Khatal tree. It is grown in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 9b- 11). Belongs to Moraceae family. 

Can grow up to 40 feet. Photo by Rashad.

Largest tree borne fruit. About 36 Kg of weight, 3 feet long and 20 inches in diameter.
This size not in Lahore.  Photo by Rashad.

Ripe unopened fruit smells like decayed onion.
Opened fruit smells like pineapple and banana.
Photo by Rashad.

Fruit usually grows from stem.
Photo by Rashad.

Needs average and regular water.  Photo by Rashad.

Can grow under sun or partial shade.
Can thrive indoors. Photo by Rashad.

Shape of leaves oval or oblong in mature plants.
Lobed in young plants.  Photo by Rashad.

Evergreen glossy leaves, somewhat leathery in touch.  
Photo by Rashad.

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