(Jackfruit) This striking tree bears some of the worlds largest fruit. The golden-yellow flesh has a strong odour but is deliciously sweet, described by some as having a banana bubblegum taste. It is delicious eaten fresh or dried in the sun like dates. The seeds are roasted and the green fruit eaten as a vegetable in curries. Freezing the arils is a great way to preserve the abundant fruit. Cross pollination beneficial for bigger fruit and heavy crops.
This is a medium sized fruit which ripens to an apricot, orange colour was selected from a superior seedling growing near Ballina. The arils surrounding the seeds are crisp in texture and delicious.
A very handsome evergreen, reaching a height of 8 - 15 metres and bearing the worlds largest fruit. Fruits can weigh up to 20kg. Strong odour but is deliciously sweet. It can be eaten fresh or dried.
A very handsome evergreen, reaching a height of 8 - 15 metres and bearing the worlds largest fruit. Fruits can weigh up to 20kg. Strong odour but is deliciously sweet. It can be eaten fresh or dried.
A Orange Crisp selection made by Bob Brinsmead at Tropical fruit world. A very promising selection, the best selection he has come across as a chance seedling. Highly accepted by the Asian community.
175mm | $34.00 AU | In Production | 
A Northern Qld variety that produces an abundance of large fruit of 12 - 24kg. Black Gold is a superior choice for subtropical climates due to its cold tolerance. The soft-fleshed fruit has up to an 80% flesh recovery. Very easy to open. Produces very sweet summer fruit.
175mm | $34.00 AU | In Production |
Latex free Jakfruit selected by Bob Brinsmead from Tropical Fruit World.
175mm | $34.00 AU | In Production |
Small fruit 5 - 12kg that ripens to a light brown. Crisp variety Pollinates well with Yullaten.
175mm | $34.00 AU | In Production |
Produces small fruit 3 - 12kg with crisp flesh. Crosses well with Bosworth. Cold tolerant.
175mm | $34.00 AU | In Production |
Cherry sized fruit with a red to yellow skin and a juicy, slightly tart white pulp. Highly esteemed in Borneo. Small or medium sized tree a bit like the mangosteen in appearance.
175mm | $19.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
Deep orange, soft to medium firmness, excellent flavour. Dwarf size tree bearing heavy crops of small to medium size fruit.
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
The Marang resembles both the jackfruit and the breadfruit in appearance. This stately tree is of South East Asian origin. Contrasting the marang's robust aroma, the fruit is succulent and mildly flavoured, regarded as superior to both jackfruit and chempedak. Less cold tolerant than the breadfruit it will grow only in North QLD. Not suitable for temperate climates.
175mm | $19.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
A rich, strong flavoured fruit that ripens to a golden colour. Produces small fruit between 3 - 8kg. Quite cold tolerant and summer bearing.
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
Crisp variety, medium sized fruit 15 - 20kg. When grown in cooler subtropical climates the fruit is more suited to cooking.
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
175mm | $34.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 8-15 | Low | Partial | Evergreen | January - June |
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Plant on the south edge of water ( eg a dam ) for the humidity and warmth which Jak loves . Jak has very handsome leaves. | R O L F - Bankstown , Sydney, NSW 22-Dec-2005
QuikJak : Jak is a quickgrower.The more humidity the faster the growth .The seeds can be roasted . | R O L F - Bankstown , Sydney, NSW 22-Dec-2005
In Jaffna (North part -Sri Lanka peoples used Jak leaves as green manure for potato, tobacco and chilli | Tharshani.nishanthan - Jaffna, Sri Lanka, JAFFN 19-Feb-2008
The price of jakfruit timber escalates monthly..plant a couple every year and in less than 20 years your son/grandson will be well rewarded. | David Lambert - Ubud Bali, INDON 16-Oct-2008
Is Kandis eugenia dombeyi/brazilian cherry/Kali Asem ?? | David Lambert - Ubud Bali, INDON 16-Oct-2008
Latex collection from Jak tree ensures the good fruit formation. | Tharshani.nishanthan - Jaffna, NORTH 17-Nov-2008
Can Jackfruit grow in Sydney region? | Ardy - West Ryde, NSW 02-Jan-2009
Jack seeds thin square cut prepared with raw mango thin cut and lentil (yellow moong lentil) - hmm tastes different to any vegetarian common curries. Great flavour goes well with rice and pappdums | Gpaul - Sydney, , NSW 24-May-2009
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