Breadfruit tree

Discussion in 'Photography and Art' started by bereal, Nov 9, 2004.

  1. bereal

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    This is a dwarf Tahitian breadfruit tree. I planted it about 3 years ago and it produces two flushes of fruit a year. The fruit looks a bit like a cantaloupe from the outside. Once inside the firm light yellowish creamy color flesh taste like a potatoe with a ever so slight sweet note to it when boiled. If left to over ripen (which happens very quickly once picked) it becomes so soft it is used to make ULU, a poi made from breadfruit. The regular varieties get very tall with a large canopy. Take my advise and never park your car under this tree when it's full of fruit. It's like a tree full of large balloons filled with pudding just waiting to drop on your car from 30 to 60 feet up.
    Huge ornamental leaves are fun.

    aloha, bob
     

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