Breadfruit Institute
Ulu afa 3
Artocarpus altilis x A. mariannensis   

Ulu afa 3 whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Tonga
Locality: Fakaofo
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: Irregular
Skin Texture: Spiky
Weight (kg): 0.2 - 0.6
Average Weight (kg): 0.4
Length (cm): 11 - 17
Width (cm): 7 - 10
Average Size (cm): 12 x 8
Core size (cm): 8 x 2
Seeded, with few seeds
Leaves
Length (cm): 24 - 37
Width (cm): 21 - 33
Average Size (cm): 30 x 25
Lobes: 6 - 7
Average: 6
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 8 - 13
Width (cm): 2 - 3
Average Size (cm): 10 x 2

NTBG Accession(s): 890181002
Garden: Kahanu


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