TopTropicals Newsletter / January 22, 2009

EXOTIC FRUIT - THE BIGGEST IN THE WORLD!
Artocarpus (Jackfruit) - small tree with the biggest fruit
Blooming right now in our greenhouse... possible to keep as a container tree
Special sale price!

The biggest fruit growing on a tree, an Exotic Jackfruit, along with its close relative Chempedak, appeared to be relatively easy to grow from our experience. It is not as sensitive as it is believed, and starts fruit production at early age.

Largest fruit that grows on a tree, weighing up to 80 lbs

Blooming NOW!
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Jackfruit

up to 15-20",
spiked on the outside...

Heavy fruit are formed on the very bottom of the trunk

  • attractive large-leaf tree
  • fast growing
  • curious exotic fruit, conversation piece
  • no need to graft (unless special variety desired)
  • 3-4 years from seedling to fruit, for grafted - 1-2 years
  • can be and should be trimmed down to 6-8 ft tall (fruit will grow on the bottom of the trunk)
  • easy cold protection by covering a small tree

...the flesh is soft
and aromatic...

Artocarpus integer
(Chempedak)
fruit

Buy Now:
Artocarpus heterophyllus
- small seedling
Item 3679 / $4.95

Buy Now:
Artocarpus integer
Item 3609 / Reg. $39.95
Sale! $24.95

Buy Now:
Artocarpus heterophyllus
- 3 gal seedling
Item 1019 / Reg. $39.95
Sale! $29.95

Buy Now:
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Black Gold - grafted
Item 2734 / $79.95

Artocarpus integer
(Chempedak)
plant for sale

10% OFF discount on top of these great prices and all other items!
Use voucher # 407112059665 in your shopping cart and click "recalculate"

Happy Gardening!

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47770 Bermont Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Phone 1-866-897-7957, Fax 954-252-4442

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