Cantaloupe Jackfruit

The Cantaloupe Jackfruit is a specialized cultivar of the traditional jackfruit tree, celebrated by home growers for its manageable size and unique tropical flavor profile. Unlike standard varieties that produce massive fruits on giant canopies, this variety is tailored for smaller landscapes, where it produces medium-sized, rounded fruits with a deep-orange, semi-soft flesh that mimics the color and aromatic sweetness of a cantaloupe. The variety also has relatively low latex, making it significantly cleaner and easier to carve than other cultivars. Jackfruit is a large, evergreen tropical tree known for producing the world's largest fruit. It has a spiky, green exterior that encases sweet flesh when ripe. The fruit is versatile, offering both savory and sweet applications, with the unripe, green jackfruit often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes. Jackfruit trees also provide shade and are prized for their timber. The seeds are also edible and can be roasted or boiled, contributing to the overall sustainability and nutritional value of this remarkable tropical plant.   Botanical Name   Artocarpus heterophyllus 'Cantaloupe' Also Known As   Honey Jackfruit | Jakfruit | Jack Tree | 波罗蜜 | 菠萝蜜 | 苞萝 | 树菠萝 | 大树菠萝 | 木波罗 Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   9 - 11 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Evergreen Perennial 8'-10' Tall and 6'-8' Wide Moderate Fall - Winter Green, Yellow Summer 2 - 3 Years