Zizyphus jujube. Also known as the Chinese date, Jujubes are elegant small trees to 20’ tall by 12’ wide, with gray bark and shiny, dainty foliage that gives a great autumn display of butter yellow. But don’t let their sumptuous looks fool you: Jujube trees will thrive under the harshest conditions. Jujube trees are self-fertile (although they have greater yield with another variety nearby) and the abundant fruits are sweet and crunchy. Truly delicious fresh. Jujubes can dry on the tree for future use. Both fresh and dried fruit are packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. They’re used in traditional Chinese medicine to kill internal parasites, promote liver function and improve the pulmonary system. Watch out for the daunting thorns on young growth. Suckers from roots can be a nuisance, so remove them if they appear. No insect or disease problems. Hardy to at least minus 10 degrees F and can take almost any amount of summer heat, yet needs very little winter chill. Full sun, drought tolerant. Best fruit set and flavor in hot summer areas. If grown in containers, you'll need at least a 15 gal pot. Shipping charges are 25% for CA, 30% for OR and WA, and 35% for rest of continental U.S. No shipping to AK or HI. |
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| Jujube 'Li' Zizyphus jujube. One of the best Jujube varieties for fruit production, ‘Li’ bears rounded 2” fruit that slowly turn from green to purple to mahogany. These fruit-laden branches are in high demand for late summer bouquets (pair the branches in rustic Japanese jugs with copper beech, Clematis ‘Brunette’ and bronze and green fennel). Since the small and fragrant chartreuse flowers appear after most flowering fruit trees, crops are seldom affected by late Spring frosts. Zones 4-9. Trees grown in 5 gal containers and have been pruned to fit in 3’ tall boxes. We also have a few taller, unpruned specimens for local delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area. | |
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| Contorted Jujube Ziziphus jujuba 'Contorta.' You'll never find a more magnificent sculpture for your garden than the contorted Jujube tree. In the winter the twisted branches are prized for their sculptural qualities. In the spring those branches are covered in celadon lace when the new leaves appear, and in summer the mahogany fruit dangle from the tree’s gnarled arms. Plant this rare tree in a special spot and light it from below for the most beautiful garden accent you’ll ever have the good luck to grow. Zones 4-9. Trees grown in 5 gal containers and have been pruned to fit in 3’ tall boxes. We also have a few taller, unpruned specimens for local delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area. They're just beginning to leaf out now. | |
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