Jackfruit Plant || Artocarpus heterophyllus || شجرة الكاكايا || Tropical Fruit Tree UAE & KSA

The Jackfruit Plant (Artocarpus heterophyllus) شجرة الكاكايا is a tropical evergreen fruit tree celebrated for producing the world’s largest fruit, with some weighing up to 35–40 kg. Native to the Western Ghats of Southern India, the Jackfruit tree is prized for its nutritious, versatile fruit, strong wood, and ornamental foliage.

Growing to a mature height of 15–20 meters, the Jackfruit Plant features large glossy leaves and a dense canopy, making it an excellent shade tree. The fruits grow directly on the trunk and large branches, creating an impressive sight. Jackfruit flesh is sweet, fragrant, and packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to your diet.

In UAE & Saudi Arabia, the Jackfruit Plant thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil, provided it receives consistent watering and occasional feeding. With its combination of beauty, productivity, and resilience, this tropical tree is a rewarding choice for home gardens and farms.

🌿 Why Choose the Jackfruit Plant?

• ✅ Produces the largest edible fruit in the world

• ✅ Nutritious & versatile – eaten fresh, cooked, or dried

• ✅ Provides shade with a dense canopy

• ✅ Hardy tree with high sun & wind tolerance

• ✅ Delivered healthy in pot with premium soil

🌍 Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus

• Common Names: Jackfruit Plant, شجرة الكاكايا

• Family: Moraceae

• Origin: Western Ghats, Southern India

• Max Height: 15–20m

• Sun Tolerance: High

• Drought Tolerance: Medium

• Salinity Tolerance: Medium

• Wind Tolerance: High

• Water Requirement: Medium

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, basic pH

• Growth Rate: Medium

• Pest Tolerance: Medium

• Disease Tolerance: Medium

🌱 Care Tips:

• Plant in a sunny location with space for canopy spread

• Water moderately; keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Apply organic fertilizer in growing season for better yields

• Mulch base to conserve soil moisture & improve fertility

• Prune to manage shape and encourage airflow

🌴 What You’ll Receive:

• A healthy live Jackfruit Plant in nursery pot

• Safe arrival guarantee from Plantroops Middle East

• Expert planting & care guide for long-term success

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Available Heights (overall height):

• 0.60–0.70m overall height

• 0.80m overall height

• 2.50–3.00m overall height