Artocarpus odoratissimus is also known as marang or tarap. It is a tall tropical tree which is native to Southeastern Asia. It has large lobed leaves, and edible fruits which can weight up to a few pounds.
This tree is not frost hardy. It is considered as more frost tender as its close relative, the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus). Marang may thus be grown is USDA zones 10b and warmer.
Marang has large lobed leaves.
The fruit of marang (also known as tarap) is edible, oblong, about 12 in (20 cm) long, and can weight a few pounds. Its skin is covered with soft spines, and has an appearance which is close to that of the durian or the jackfruit. Its pulp is generally eaten fresh, and has a good aroma. Its seeds can also be eaten when roasted. It is reported that young fruits are sometimes eaten as vegetables.
Artocarpus odoratissimus requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière,soleil Marang prefers well-drained grounds.
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Category - tree
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below 0.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 10.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers -
Fruit - Edible Propagation - grafting, seeds This tree is generally propagated by seeds. In warm areas, this tree can bear its first fruits after four years.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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