Jackfruit – Artocarpus heterophyllus Live Tropical Fruit Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Largest Tree-Borne Fruit | Sweet Tropical Flavor | Exotic Backyard Favorite

Grow one of the world’s most impressive fruits with this 2–3 foot tall live Jackfruit tree, shipped in a 3-gallon pot and ready to plant. Jackfruit trees are naturally large but can be pruned annually to maintain a manageable size of approximately 12' x 12', while still producing abundant harvests—up to 200 lbs. of fruit per year under ideal conditions.

Jackfruit is the largest fruit that grows on a tree. While fruits are typically 10–35 pounds, some have reached extraordinary sizes. When harvested green, jackfruit can be cooked and used as a vegetable—boiled, fried, grilled, roasted, or prepared with sauces. Ripe fruit has a sweet tropical flavor often described as a blend of mango, banana, pineapple, and cantaloupe. Mature seeds are also edible when cooked.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live jackfruit tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted tropical fruit tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Jackfruit
Botanical Name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young established tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining, rich soil
Watering: Regular; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 30–40+ feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast in warm climates
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Young trees only (large container required when young)
Harvest Season: Varies by climate

💡 Care Tip: Protect from frost and plant in a warm, sunny location. Regular pruning helps maintain size and encourages manageable growth.