Ziziphus Jujuba

Common Name(s):

Jujube, Chinese Date, Indian Plum

Phonetic Spelling:

ZIZ-uh-fuss joo-JOO-buh

Description:

Heights range from 15 feet all the way to 50 feet tall. Characterized by its dense, zigzag-shaped branches, and small green leaves. Takes around 3-4 years to bear fruit. Extremely drought tolerant and grows in diverse climates. However, it thrives in warm/hot summer locations. They are also pest and disease free. Jujube trees are known to have a lifespan of around 100 years.

Environmental Concern(s):

Not in any danger. Are an exotic invasive species.

Citation(s):

https://raintreenursery.com/collections/jujube-trees

https://www.actahort.org/books/993/993_4.htm#:~:text=The%20jujube%20tree%20is%20known,heavily%20infested%20by%20lac%20insects.

Learn More:

https://rangeplants.tamu.edu/plant/jujube/#:~:text=Jujube%20is%20an%20exotic%20invasive,soil%20types%20including%20alkaline%20soils.