The Breadfruit Foundation

The Breadfruit Tree

budda — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:00:14 +0000

It is believed that the Breadfruit Tree was created by a compassionate king Rua-ta’ata who transformed himself into the Tree of Life to save his people from starvation by supplying a staple food. The Breadfruit Tree represents the bounty of Oceania.

The Breadfruit Tree

budda — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:00:14 +0000

The secret of breadfruit waits for eyes that are unclouded by longing

The Breadfruit Tree

budda — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:00:57 +0000

“if a man plants 10 breadfruit trees in his life
he would completely fulfill his duty
to his own as well as future generations”
– Sir Joseph Banks, 1769