Breadfruit Institute
Ulu
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Hawaiian Ulu whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Hawaii
Locality: Maui
Notes: All varieties of breadfruit in Hawaii are called "Ulu." The white flesh is solid and dense and has a firm texture when cooked. It has good potential for commercial processing of chips and other products.
Season: July-January; few fruit February and June

Fruit
Shape: Round to oval
Skin Texture: Rough, sandpapery to spiky, with hard raised center
Weight (kg): 0.9 - 1.8
Average Weight (kg): 1.3
Length (cm): 13 - 17
Width (cm): 13 - 16
Average Size (cm): 15 x 14
Core size (cm): 8 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 40 - 67
Width (cm): 29 - 44
Average Size (cm): 47 x 34
Lobes: 6 - 9
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 28 - 38
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 32 x 4

NTBG Accession(s): 040444,070101
Garden: Kahanu


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