The jackfruit tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, brings a tropical fruit crop to a sunny garden or patio. Its large fruits have a fibrous texture and a subtly sweet flavor with pineapple, banana, and mango notes, making them useful in fresh dishes and meat-free cooking.
Give it well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and water it regularly during dry spells. It grows outdoors in USDA Zones 9–11 and can be kept on a patio in Zones 3–11; under suitable conditions, fruit may appear in 3–4 years.
