Water
Water regularly, especially during establishment and fruiting. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
In containers, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Also known as Chinese Date · Chinese Jujube · Chinese Pistache
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is a deciduous tree native to Asia, cultivated for its sweet, edible fruit that can be eaten fresh or dried.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Sandy, Loamy, Clay
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers hot summers for fruit development and requires a cold winter for dormancy. Hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Moderate
50% intensity
Fertilize in spring and post-fruiting. Avoid excessive nitrogen.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None reported
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during establishment and fruiting. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.
In containers, ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Thin out dense growth to improve air circulation and light penetration, which encourages better fruit production and shape.
Propagation is typically done by grafting, as seed-grown trees may not reliably produce desirable fruit. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be rooted under controlled conditions with the aid of rooting hormones.
Young trees benefit from repotting every 2-3 years in early spring to refresh the soil and manage root growth. Mature trees in the ground rarely need repotting.
Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus | Ziziphus |
| Species | Ziziphus jujuba |
Similar in genus Ziziphus
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