Jackfruit tree is a large fruit tree which bears fruits near to the trunk rather than new growth. The tree has a very thick rubbery rind with short blunt spikes. All parts of the jackfruit produce opalescent sticky latex and the tree has a very long taproot.

Jackfruit tree have bears flowers on the shortest branches extending from the main trunk and older branches. The Fruit is Large and has a bit hard and spiky outer skin. The fruit of a jackfruit tree can be described as smelling like a combination of grapefruit, banana and cheese.