Ziziphus jujuba

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Jujube, Chinese Date

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jerry Sortomme/Dave Ryden

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.