Li Jujube
A beautiful tree with a fine texture for the landscape, small, shiny green leaves on somewhat pendulous branches appear graceful; edible fruits in late summer; suckers aggressively, so avoid locating near flowerbeds; very spiny
Attracts,Birds
Brand,
Brand,
Botanical Name,
Bulb Size,
Bulbs per Package,
Deer Resistant,
Evergreen or Deciduous,Deciduous
Family,
Family Name,Ziziphus
Flower Color,
Bloom Time,Late Spring to Early Summer
Foliage Color,Green
Genus,
Genus Name,Ziziphus
Model,
Tomato Class,
Tomato Type,
Weather,
Days to Emerge,
Days to Maturity,
Edible,Yes
Features,
Growth Rate,Medium
Hardiness,
Hardiness Zone,5b
Harvest Season,Early to Mid Fall
Landscape Uses,Accent, Shade
Light Needs,Full Sun, Partial Shade
Mature Height,20 feet
Mature Width,20 feet
Prune Time,Late Winter Pruning
Self Pollinating,
Water Needs,Dry to Average
Waterwise,Waterwise
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Details
Li Jujube is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with an upright spreading habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.
This is a tree that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:
- Suckering
- Spiny
Jujube is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Shade
Features
Li Jujube is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The fruits are showy dark red drupes carried in abundance from late summer to mid fall. The fruits of this variety are one of the best for eating fresh, but should be harvested when fully ripe. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up. It has green foliage throughout the season. The serrated oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The flowers are not ornamentally significant.
Li Jujube is valued for its edible fruit. The oval sweet fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Preserves
- Juice-Making
- Drying
Care
Planting & Growing
Li Jujube will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.
This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and dislikes excessive moisture. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
