Ziziphus jujuba |
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Jujube, Chinese Date |
Description
This deciduous tree will grow 15'-30' tall and 10'-15' wide. It has glossy, bright green leaves with clusters of small, yellow, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring and summer. Fleshy red fruit is produced in the fall only in hot summer areas and can be eaten. This tree prefers full to part sun with medium watering. It needs well draining soil. Foliage turns yellow in fall.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Messy
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.