Breadfruit Institute
Ulu afa 1
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis   

Ulu afa 1 whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Tokelau
Locality: Nukunonu
Notes: Grown from seed. Ulu afa means "half breadfruit." The parent tree is a natural hybrid between Ulu hamoa (Artocarpus altilis) a seeded variety from Samoa, and Ulu elise (Artocarpus mariennensis) originally from the Tuvalu (Ellice Islands).
Season: October - November

Fruit
Shape: Oblong, mostly irregular
Skin Texture: Pebbly
Weight (kg): 0.6 - 0.8
Average Weight (kg): 0.7
Length (cm): 16 - 18
Width (cm): 9 - 10
Average Size (cm): 17 x 10
Core size (cm): 12 x 3
Seeded, with few seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 42 - 60
Width (cm): 38 - 55
Average Size (cm): 54 x 49
Lobes: 7 - 10
Average: 9

NTBG Accession(s): 890177002
Garden: Kahanu


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