Jackfruit ‘Orange Crush’ (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
Bright Orange, Tropical Sweetness in Every Giant Fruit
The Orange Crush Jackfruit is a vibrant, richly flavored jackfruit variety that produces massive fruits with deep orange flesh, known for their sweet, tropical flavor with notes of mango, banana, and bubblegum. Native to South and Southeast Asia, jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world—and this variety is especially prized for its firm texture and intensely colorful pulp.
In addition to its legendary fruit, Orange Crush Jackfruit makes a majestic canopy tree, with large, glossy leaves and a spreading crown that provides food, shade, and biodiversity benefits. The unripe fruit is used in savory cooking (especially as a meat substitute in vegan dishes), while the ripe fruit is a beloved fresh snack or dessert ingredient.
Thriving in warm, humid climates, jackfruit prefers full sun and well-draining soil, and grows rapidly into a productive tropical fruit tree. It can begin fruiting in as little as 3–4 years, especially in fertile conditions with regular moisture and warmth.
Plant Type:
Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Spring, Summer
Soil & Moisture:
Moist, rich, well-draining soil. Likes humid, tropical conditions and are very sensitive to drought and frost
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Jackfruit is grown from seed and graft and are capable of production with 3-4 years.
| Scientific Name | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
|---|---|
| Common Names | Jackfruit, Orange Crush Jackfruit |
| Family | Moraceae (Mulberry Family) |
| Origin | South and Southeast Asia |
| Plant Type | Fruiting Tropical Tree |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer | Canopy Layer |
| Mature Size | 30–60 ft tall (can be pruned smaller) |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to High |
| Harvest Season | Late Spring to Fall (depending on climate) |
| Time to Fruit | 1 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zones | USDA Zones 10–11 (Zone 9B with protection) |
| Florida Native | No |
| Propagation | Grafted, capable of fruiting now! |
| Seasonal Characteristics | Evergreen; produces large fruit on trunk and branches |
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