Primary Specimen
BOTANICAL RECORD #0028

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Jackfruit, Jack Tree
Division
Timber
Classification
Native to South Asia
Durability Rating
Moderate to High – Class 2–3
Preservation
Not threatened globally

Architectural Application

Suitable for interior structural components and furniture

Traditionally used in roof beams and carved temple architecture in Sri Lanka

Good dimensional stability → low shrinkage and warping

Natural termite resistance reduces need for chemical preservatives

Ideal for agroforestry-based eco-housing systems

Dense canopy contributes to passive cooling and microclimate control in tropical design

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