Description
The Orange Crush Jackfruit is a premium tropical cultivar that stands out in home orchards for its exceptional fruit quality and balanced growth habit. It has a deep-orange pulp that is extra crunchy and fiber-free. Its flavor profile is a tropical fruit punch, widely described as a sweet, aromatic combination of mango, banana, and citrusy orange crush soda.
Orange Crush Jackfruit is medium-sized fruits averaging around 20 pounds.
The Orange Crush jackfruit tree grows best in USDA zones 9-11. It thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates and can tolerate down to Zone 9B with careful frost protection.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil & Water: Requires well-draining soil with regular watering while establishing.
Mature Size: Grows 30 to 40 feet tall, though it can be pruned down to 10 to 15 feet for easier home orchard management.
Fruiting Timeline: Grafted trees typically begin to bear fruit in 3 to 4 years.
