Breadfruit Institute
Atu
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Atu whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Cook Islands
Locality: Rarotonga
Notes: Very old variety, rarely seen.
Season: May - October, December

Fruit
Shape: Oval to heart-shaped
Skin Texture: Rough
Weight (kg): 0.7 - 1.5
Average Weight (kg): 1
Length (cm): 11 - 14
Width (cm): 11 - 15
Average Size (cm): 12 x 13
Core size (cm): 6 x 3
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 24 - 44
Width (cm): 19 - 32
Average Size (cm): 37 x 27
Lobes: 6 - 8
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 14 - 25
Width (cm): 2 - 4
Average Size (cm): 19 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 900232
Garden: Kahanu