The jackfruit or nangka (Artocarpus heterophyllus) [6] is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family . [7] The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit, reaching as much as 55 kg (120 pounds) in weight, 90 cm (35 inches) in length, and 50 cm (20 inches) in diameter.

Feb 12, 2023 · Jackfruit, also known as ‘jak’ or ‘jack,’ is a large tropical fruit that grows on the Jackfruit tree. This tree is native to Southeast Asia and has been cultivated for centuries in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other parts of the world.

Sep 6, 2024 · The jackfruit tree is a large, tropical evergreen tree native to India in the mulberry family with huge, pineapple-banana-tasting edible fruit. It has a relatively fast growth rate, and new trees can produce fruit within three years. It’s best planted in the spring.

The JAK Tree Shear cuts fallen trees. Its high, two-jawed structure keeps a full-length tree securely in its grip during rescue and demolition work. This makes clearing storm-felled trees easy, quick, and safe.

Sep 28, 2021 · Growing jackfruit trees are extremely sensitive to frost and cannot abide drought. They flourish in rich, deep, and somewhat porous soil. They enjoy a constant source of moisture though they cannot tolerate wet roots and will cease to bear fruit or even die if kept too wet.

Mature jackfruit trees may produce from 40 to over 250 pounds (18–114 kg) per tree, depending on the cultivar, weather, and cultural practices. Trees that average 150 pounds (68 kg) per tree or more are considered good producers.

Apr 22, 2019 · Evergreen tree related with breadfruit and fig. Jackfruit tree usually measures over 20 m. in tropical places. Noted for its dense and broad crown, with large leaves of 20 or more cm. long. These leaves are dark green, glabrous, glossy, oblong, deeply lobed or leathery.

Feb 22, 2024 · Jackfruit, sometimes called "jak fruit" or "jak," is the largest tree fruit in the world and can be up to 3 feet long and 20 inches wide. Just one fruit can weigh as much as 110 pounds. But...

Apr 22, 2019 · Jackfruit, poor people fruit or jak tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a fast growing evergreen tree, native to the jungles of India. It ranges from 450 to 1,600 m. altitude.

Dec 8, 2021 · Jackfruit trees are native to southwest India and can produce 100 to 200 jackfruits a year, grow well in the tropical climates of the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh, where jackfruit is the national fruit.