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Ulu breadfruit tree

Artocarpus altilis

Description:

This distinctively attractive food-bearing tree produces abundantly from late summer into winter. The `ulu (fruit) grows on a smooth gray-barked tree that may attain heights of 40 to 60 feet. The breadfruit tree is easily recognized by its bright dark-green leathery palmate or ruffled leaves, which are deeply lobed and can be up to three feet long. The branches reach out to a span of 30 to 60 feet. The trees are usually found at elevations lower than 1000 feet.

Habitat:

Asia an the South Pacific

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ShaneDamitio
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ShaneDamitio

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Mar 7, 2013
Submitted on Mar 8, 2013

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