Fruit tree
Jackfruit
The world's largest tree fruit — and it grows here.
Artocarpus heterophyllus
EdibleFruit Tree
Why it works here
Jackfruit is fast, generous, and versatile — eat ripe as fruit, eat young as a meat substitute. Perfect for a food-forest canopy.
Care
Water deeply while establishing. Prune to keep it under 20 ft for easier harvest and hurricane resilience.
Common problems
Rhizoctonia leaf blight in wet years — improve airflow with pruning.
Common questions
How big does a jackfruit get?
Left alone, 40+ ft. We prune ours to 15–20 ft so the fruit is reachable and the tree stays wind-safe.
Interested in a jackfruit in your landscape?
We plan, install, and care for it — start with a paid consultation.