Artocarpus Hirsutus

Seeds were imported from Indonesia. Artocarpus hirsutus is an evergreen tree with a dense crown growing up to 50 meters tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 150cm or more in diameter. Cultivated as shade tree in coffee plantations of India, also as undergrowth in teak plantations, and for timber. The seeds (with 17% oil) are eaten or used medicinally. The ripe fruit of Anjili Jack is sweet and juicy with bright yellow color. The fruit is eaten after removing the spiny outer skin. The structure of the fruit is similar to that of the much larger jackfruit.