Jujube Trees

Jujube Trees: zizyphus jujube

The Jujube trees fruit is commonly referred to as a Chinese Date. They are little pear shaped fruit that are sweet and chewy. Beautiful ornamental tree with gnarled branches and weeping foliage. Grows in diverse climates, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free, will thrive in hot summer locations. Regular pruning is often not necessary. Harvest fruit for fresh eating when mottled with brown. Fruit left on tree will dry completely and shrivel. Dried fruits keep for over a year at cool temperatures. The dried fruit resembles a date. Zones 5-10

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