Jackfruit Tree 'Pepe'
Jackfruit Tree 'Pepe' - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up Info
Order Pick Up Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
Responsibility of Care
Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
Additionally, we add new plants to the nursery on a weekly, sometimes daily basis. Check back often to see what’s in stock, and click the “Notify me when this item is available” button to get updates when your wish-list items are restocked!
Description
Description
Latin name - Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree-borne fruit, and even if you’ve never eaten it, you’ve likely tasted it! Juicy Fruit gum’s original flavor was inspired by the fruity, tropical taste of ripe Jackfruit. We find it addicting - think banana, peach, and pineapple flavor combined, contained in a succulent yellow pod whose texture ranges from firm and crunchy, to melt-in-your-mouth soft.
The fruit may look strange at first, like something from the Jurassic era – covered in pointy scales which round out as the fruit matures. A single fruit can reach up to 100 lbs in weight (World record is over 94 lbs!) but an average Jackfruit weighs between 10-25 lbs. When ripe, the scaly skin becomes flexible and can be cut or peeled off, revealing a network of fibers surrounding the delicious edible parts, called arils (flesh surrounding the seed). These can be pulled out and collected in a bowl, and refrigerated. They’re full of healthy fiber, potassium, vitamin C and other essential minerals. Jackfruit pods are very filling, great for snacks or adding to a fruit salad. The large seeds are abundant and also edible. They can be roasted or boiled until soft, and they have a texture somewhere between a chestnut and a chickpea. We’ve even heard of people making Jackfruit seed hummus – it’s on our list to try! And what’s more, you may have noticed: Unripe jackfruit is getting popular, used as a vegan meat alternative. When processed, marinated, and cooked, it can be strikingly similar to pulled pork!
Jackfruit trees grow quickly and are well adapted to Florida conditions, so long as temperatures don’t reach below freezing for long. The tree is tall and handsome, and if unpruned will grow to a large christmas tree shape. The leaves are large, round, and dark green, staying on the tree year round but occasionally shedding some during dry periods or when the tree is actively growing. Expect a tall tree, up to 30-40 ft or larger, with a canopy spread of about 20 feet. The fruit matures in the late summer and early fall period, and hangs directly on the trunk or on large branches, making a fruiting Jackfruit tree an otherworldly, dinosaur era sight.
Pro tip: When cutting into a Jackfruit, oil your knife first! We use coconut oil to keep the blade from getting covered in the sticky latex present in the Jackfruit’s skin.
