Jackfruit Seedling (Black Gold)

‘Black Gold’ is well-regarded cultivar of Jackfruit selected in Queensland, Australia. The tree is vigorous, with a dense and highly manageable canopy. With annual pruning the tree is easily maintained at a height and spread of 2 to 2.5m, with consistent, heavy production of 55 to 90kg per tree. The fruit are medium-sized, averaging around 5-6 kg, with an edible flesh percentage of 35%. The exterior of the fruit is dark green and has sharp fleshy spines. The spines do not flatten, or “open” upon maturity, making it difficult to judge the proper harvest time and maturity. The deep orange flesh is soft, with a strong, sweet flavour and aroma. The flesh is easily removed from the fruit compared with other cultivars.