Ziziphus jujuba

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Jujube, Chinese-Date

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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 flowers that bloom in late spring and summer. Fleshy red fruit is produced in the fall and can be eaten.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.