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Jujube

Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6aZone 10b

A hardy, drought-tolerant deciduous tree bearing small sweet-tart fruits resembling dates, prized in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Extremely cold-hardy and low-maintenance once established, making it valuable for permaculture and edible landscapes.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–32′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 6aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Sub-canopy

Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

China and South Asia

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalwildlife benefiterosion control

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, grafting