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Ziziphus jujuba

Genus
Ziziphus (ZIZ-ih-fuss)
Species
jujuba (JOO-joo-buh)
Synonym
Rhamnus zizyphus
Ziziphus zizyphus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Atmore, Alabama

Congress, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Hemet, California

Lake Isabella, California

Long Beach, California

Oildale, California

Orange, California

Pomona, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

Grand Junction, Colorado

Hampton, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Hoschton, Georgia

Kenner, Louisiana

Lansing, Michigan

Martin, Michigan

O Fallon, Missouri

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Alamogordo, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Waverly, Ohio

Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

Sevierville, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

La Porte, Texas

Mount Enterprise, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Mineral, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
12
neutrals
4
negatives
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Trenton, NJ | September 2018 | positive

This tree appears to be aggressively "invasive" in hot dry climates. In New Jersey, from 3 trees (Lang, Li, and Sherwood) all minimum 15'...Read More

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El Paso, TX | September 2018 | neutral

Next door neighbor here in El Paso has some. Produce lots of fruit and also invasive to appearances although their front yard is covered...Read More

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San Diego, CA | February 2018 | negative

bought a property that had this tree removed. but its suckers and roots run all over the property. i have tried uprooting as much as i c...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2016 | neutral

If you're growing this for the fruits, there are cultivars with much larger and tastier fruits than those of seed-grown trees.
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Kenner, LA (Zone 9a) | March 2015 | neutral

someone gave me 3 of them about 8 inches tall.
i had put one in the ground, and the other 2 in 5 gallon containers
the one ...Read More

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Hampton, FL | February 2014 | neutral

I acquired a seedling jujube plant after failing to get seeds propagated, mainly to help pollinate a grafted semi self-fertile jujube var...Read More

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Fort Worth, TX | May 2013 | negative

These trees although they get tall are very invasive. They put out shoots from the root system. We bought a house with three of them in t...Read More

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| May 2013 | neutral

Here in Tucson, this tree does indeed grow like a weed, spreading from roots, shoots and fruits. Its big plus, though, is its extreme dro...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | May 2013 | positive

I am now living in southern Italy and have recently planted a specimen of this tree. It grows very well in this part of the world, and is...Read More

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La Porte, TX | August 2011 | neutral

My wife loves the fruit, but I'm not so much a fan. The roots spread widely and quickly, with shoots coming up all over, up to a hundred...Read More

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Pahrump, NV | June 2011 | positive

I planted this tree early spring a year ago. I had fruit the first year. They were small and delicious. I like the fruit picked before it...Read More

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Scottsdale, AZ | May 2011 | positive

Grows vigorously in the clay, alkaline soil of Arizona and takes the 115 degree summers easily. The rootstock for most cultivars is the ...Read More

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Russell, KY | December 2010 | neutral

I haven't had fruit yet, but my seed-grown jujube has survived -20F, and is about ten years old. The next time it flowers I'm going to t...Read More

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Alamogordo, NM | July 2010 | negative

I came to this site to find out how to kill it. The discription says it's invasive, an UNDERSTATEMENT it grows from the root like St. Aug...Read More

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(Zone 9b) | October 2009 | neutral

- It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male...Read More

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Basking Ridge, NJ (Zone 7a) | October 2008 | neutral

Small thorny tree, the fruit is about half and inch, is best when the skin start to wrinkle.
Has a large pit, the flesh is acidic,...Read More

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Mineral, VA | October 2005 | positive

I planted three 3-foot specimens (two Li's and one Lang) in spring 2005 (it is now November 2005). Although the plants leafed out nicely...Read More

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O Fallon, MO | August 2005 | neutral

Ordered one from Ty Ty nursery in Ga. ( will NOT be ordering from them again ) & planted it just over a year ago. Survived the winter & i...Read More

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Orange, CA (Zone 10b) | June 2005 | positive

This tree is hardy and requires pruning to keep it managable. The fruits are profuse and range in size from a quarter to about 2 1/2 in...Read More

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Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) | August 2004 | neutral

In addition to the invasive roots, suckers and thorns, the fruit is extremely messy and difficult to pick up in grassy areas as they get ...Read More

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Kerrville, TX | July 2003 | negative

Long,curved thorns are very bad. Getting stuck by their large thorns is inevitable. New growth is spread through the root system. Mowing ...Read More

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Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) | August 2002 | neutral

CAN BE INVASIVE if you plant it in or near flowerbeds, but is easy to keep from taking over if you set out apart from anything else where...Read More

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