Breadfruit Institute
Kea
Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg   

Kea whole fruit

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Geographic Origin of Accession: Tonga
Locality: Tongatapu
Season: December - January; some fruit September, October

Fruit
Shape: Broad ovoid to oblong
Skin Texture: Spiky
Weight (kg): 1.1 - 1.8
Average Weight (kg): 1.3
Length (cm): 18 - 22
Width (cm): 11 - 15
Average Size (cm): 20 x 13
Core size (cm): 14 x 4
Seedless
Leaves
Length (cm): 36 - 52
Width (cm): 26 - 44
Average Size (cm): 42 x 34
Lobes: 6 - 8
Average: 7
Male Flowers
Length (cm): 14 - 27
Width (cm): 3 - 4
Average Size (cm): 20 x 3

NTBG Accession(s): 880690
Garden: Kahanu