Breadfruit Tree Varieties and Ordering Information

If you are on Hawaiʻi Island, you can order breadfruit trees directly from us!
We are always propagating new ʻulu trees, but it has been hard to keep up with demand! Please sign up on our Tree Interest Form here to be notified when we have a new batch of trees ready to be planted. Our nursery is in Honalo, just south of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi Island.
Watch our two videos on local breadfruit varieties below to learn more about the different varieties found in Hawaiʻi.

See more details on the most common local varieties and place your order using the form below. Once we receive your order, we will follow up to confirm current wait times and availability by variety!

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  • ʻUlu Maoli (“Hawaiian”)

    The original variety brought to Hawai‘i (known as ‘Ulu Maori in other parts of Oceania), Hawaiian ‘ulu is seedless, dense, and firm with a starchy texture, making it ideal for fries, chips, and au gratin dishes, or for cooking the traditional way: roasted right in the fire!

    • ½ gal. $35+ tax

  • Maʻafala

    This Samoan variety is smaller and less dense than its Hawaiian cousin, resulting in a lighter option that’s ideal for mashes, patties, and blended dishes. Check out the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Maʻafala Factsheet to learn more about this variety.

    • ½ gal. $35+ tax

  • Otea

    Originally from French Polynesia, this variety is round and firm with a similar taste and texture to Hawaiian ‘ulu. Seedlings can also be accessed through Global Breadfruit, with proceeds going back to the country of origin. Check out the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Otea Factsheet to learn more about this variety.

    • ½ gal. $35+ tax

  • Fiti

    Available through the work of the Breadfruit Institute and Global Breadfruit, this Fijian variety is seeded, tender, and moist when mature, with a tasty sweetness when ripe. A favorite of local food processor John Cadman of Pono Pies! Check out the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s Ulu Fiti Factsheet to learn more about this variety.

    ½ gal. $35+ tax

  • Maopo

    This common variety is easily recognized by its leaves which, compared to other common varieties, are much less segmented. The fruit is large, seedless and yellow in color.

    • ½ gal. $35+ tax
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