Artocarpus heterophyllus

photo credit: Forest and Kim Starr

Best practices for survivability and field observations

Several noted that it does well on the wetter sides of islands, preferring shaded and cooler areas (and therefore not requiring irrigation). Another said it is “ very competitive and shady, very durable and hardy, and a good all around fire safe choice.” Another noted that there are large ones growing further back in the wetter/cooler parts of O‘ahu (Wai‘anae Valley, Helemano and back of Palolo).

Stressors and pests

One person said that the fruit may attract pigs.

Availability and propagation

Commercially available and at farmer’s markets. Preferred method is grafting to produce quality fruit, although several note that it is easy to grow from seed. Propagation from cuttings are possible but not as easy or beneficial for long term health due to the absence of defined taproot.

Survey Results

For information about the survey, refer to our article: on Coastal Plants for Creating Green Breaks