2-3 ft. – Breadfruit Tree – An Exotic Tree for Adventurous Gardeners Outdoor Plant

An Exotic Tree for Adventurous Gardeners After more than 3000 years in cultivation the Breadfruit Tree Artocarpus altilis is still prized for its fruits in the tropical areas of the world where it grows. But its also hardy in USDA Zones 9 through 11 where gardeners can grow this exotic tree and enjoy up to 200 football-sized fruits each year on mature specimens. Even the foliage is super-sized C the Breadfruit Trees leaves can grow up to 3 feet long and 2 feet wide! Steeped in History In 1789 Captain William Bligh and his crew were returning from an expedition to Tahiti where Bligh had been dispatched to collect small breadfruit trees. They also threw the breadfruit trees overboard in a final defiant act. This historic rebellion would forever be known by the movie that tells the story C Mutiny on the Bounty. A Nutritional Powerhouse Breadfruit is low in fat cholesterol- and gluten-free high in complex carbohydrates and a rich source of antioxidants. A scant cup of breadfruit provides the recommended daily allowance RDA for fiber and up to 10 percent of the RDA for protein potassium phosphorus and other elements. It has a potato-like texture and it can be eaten steamed boiled baked and fried. Its commonly used to make breads pancakes casseroles and stews. It can also be used to make hummus. Harvesting Hint The Breadfruit Tree contains a milky latex sap that is present in all its parts including the leaves stems and fruit rind. Youll know when the fruits are ripe and ready to harvest because small drops of this sticky latex appear on the surface of the fruits! | 2-3 ft. – Breadfruit Tree – An Exotic Tree for Adventurous Gardeners Outdoor Plant See how our 30 Day Happy Healthy Gaurantee compares to Garden Goods Direct Lowe’s. Home Depot The Tree Center Nature Hills Nursery Great Garden Plants More.