Jackfruit, Jakfruit
ARTOCARPUS INTEGRIFOLIA
A large interesting relative of the breadfruit. Cold sensitive (27?F) but will grow in protected areas. It bears the largest of tree fruits, on the trunk and larger branches. Spiked on the outside and weighing up to 80 lbs., the flesh is edible, soft and quite aromatic; the seeds are chestnut-like when roasted. The tree grows wild in India and S.E. Asia. Will grow in Florida and Southern California but not to its full size. Only care required is watering and fertilization. See Jackfruit

Jambu, Jambolan Plum, Java Plum
SYZYGIUM CUMINII
This medium-to-large evergreen tree from Southeast Asia has glossy green leaves and white flowers. The 1?2-3?4" long, purple fruit is astringent until ripe. It is used in jelly, juice and wine. Propagated by seed or grafting. See Jambolan

Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
DIOSPYROS KAKI
Best adapted climatically to the cotton belt, this hardy tree is the favorite fruit of Japan and China. The fruit are large and round, about 3" across, bright orange, with either a pointed end or flattened end. There are about 1000 known varieties, but the most common in the West are 'Hachiya' and 'Fuyu'. The flesh of the first is astringent until they are extremely soft, when they have a rich flavor. The 'Fuyu' may be eaten firm-ripe, like an apple, because its flesh in non-astringent at all stages. See Persimmon

Japanese Plum, Loquat
ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA
Indigenous to China, transported to Japan and cultivated extensively, this medium-sized landscape tree has fruit that is just as valuable as the tree's color and form. The evergreen leaves are large, fuzzy and rust-colored underneath. The fruit is a golden yellow oblong to sphere with sweet/acid white flesh surrounding 1 to 5 shiny brown seeds. See Loquat

Japanese Quince
CHAENOMELES SPECIOSA
A low spreading shrub or small tree with spines that is quite hardy and very ornamental since it tends to flower in winter. The fruit is green-yellow and speckled, about 2 to 21?2" around, with a characteristic pleasant quince odor.

Java Almond, Pili Nut
CANARIUM OVATUM
A large, lovely tree native to the East Indies, it has buttresses and aerial roots and is cold tender. It bears triangular, spindle-like hard-shelled nuts with an almond flavor. The rich oily seeds are eaten both raw and roasted. The pulp of the fruit is also eaten. See Pili Nut

Java Plum, Jambolan Plum, Jambu
SYZYGIUM CUMINII
This medium-to-large evergreen tree from Southeast Asia has glossy green leaves and white flowers. The 1?2-3?4" long, purple fruit is astringent until ripe. It is used in jelly, juice and wine. Propagated by seed or grafting. See Jambolan

Jelly Palm, Pindo Palm
BUTIA CAPITATA
This South American palm can be found as far north as Georgia. The dense, short-trunk, feather-leaved, blue-green palm bears large bunches of 1" yellowish or pink fruits that are used for wine or jelly.

Jujube, Chinese Date
ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA
This small shrub or tree, deciduous and usually quite spiny, is native to Asia but was introduced to China. It thrives in hot dry regions, in strongly alkaline soils and is cold tolerant to -30?F. The small flowers produce a 11?4" long fleshy fruit that varies from oblong to egg-shaped to almost round. It can be eaten fresh, tastes somewhat like small dry apple, or air dried, tastes like date. Most commonly, it is preserved, dried, sweet-pickled, stewed and used in confections. Propagated by grafting, root cutting or seed for rootstock.

Jackfruit, Jakfruit
Jambu
Japanese Persimmon
Japanese Plum
Japanese Quince
Java Almond
Java Plum
Jelly Palm
Jujube