Black Gold Jackfruit Tree, Grafted – GiardinoFresco
The Black Gold Jackfruit Tree, Grafted is a premium variety celebrated for its outstanding flavor, heavy productivity, and compact growth habit. This superior grafted tree displays large, glossy, dark green leaves and produces fragrant flowers that develop into impressive, elongated fruits. Renowned for its bold, complex sweetness that sets it apart from other jackfruits, Black Gold yields large, high-quality fruits—often exceeding 20 pounds each—with vibrant golden-yellow, aromatic flesh perfect for fresh eating and culinary uses.
Key Highlights:
• Grafted for Reliability — Carefully propagated from proven, high-performing stock to ensure faster fruiting (typically within 2–3 years), true-to-type performance, and consistent heavy production.
• Compact & Versatile — Naturally manageable size, easily pruned to 8–12 feet. Ideal for home gardens, patios, urban orchards, and smaller subtropical landscapes.
• Exceptional Yields — A prolific producer capable of 100–200+ pounds of fruit per mature tree. Fruits ripen in the late season, extending your tropical harvest.
• Gourmet Flavor — Long, tapered fruits with rich, sweet, and fragrant flesh. Excellent for eating fresh, making chips, smoothies, desserts, and savory dishes.
Growing & Care
This tree thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with full sun and consistent moisture (avoid waterlogging). It performs best in subtropical to tropical climates (USDA zones 9–11) and tolerates a wide temperature range once established. Provide frost protection for young trees. Fertilize regularly with a balanced tropical fruit formula during the growing season. Light pruning helps maintain shape, control size, and promote airflow. Shipped in a sturdy container, ready to establish quickly in your garden.
Details at a Glance
• Growth Habit: Moderate to fast once established.
• Mature Size: 15–25 feet unpruned; easily kept smaller with pruning.
• Lifespan: 50+ years with good care.
• Fruit Season: Primarily late season (September–October in most subtropical areas).
Bring home the Black Gold Jackfruit Tree, Grafted for a rare and rewarding tropical producer that combines beauty, productivity, and exceptional gourmet fruit. Grown to the highest standards at GiardinoFresco—your source for premium tropical fruit trees. 🌴
Jackfruit growing guide
Black Gold is a grafted variety known for sweet, aromatic flesh.
Plant facts at a glance
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Botanical name: Artocarpus heterophyllus
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What ships: Grafted plant, 24 in.+ listed
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Mature size: Can reach 30–50 ft. Commonly pruned to 10–15 ft.
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Sun: Full sun.
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Water: Regular water. Doesn't tolerate flooding.
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Cold hardiness / USDA zones: Zones 10b–11. Young trees are damaged near 32°F.
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Time to fruit: Grafted trees often fruit in 3–4 years.
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Taste and uses: Ripe fruit eaten fresh. Young fruit is cooked as a vegetable or meat substitute.
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Container vs. in-ground: Large pot only while young.
Care
- Prune yearly to control height.
- Fertilize young trees every 1–2 months.
- Support heavy fruit.
Frequently asked questions
How long until jackfruit fruits?
Grafted trees often fruit in 3–4 years.
Is jackfruit cold-hardy?
No. Protect it from frost.
How big does it get?
Big. Prune yearly to keep it manageable.
Can it grow in a pot?
Only while young.
Do you ship to my state?
Yes. Ships nationwide, with shipping calculated at checkout. Local pickup in Miami and delivery in Miami-Dade also available. Questions? Call or text Tony at 786-774-2125.
Growing information is based on University of Florida IFAS Extension guidance. Results vary with climate and care.
Complete growing guide: Black Gold Jackfruit Growing Guide: Care, Pests and Harvest in South Florida
