Ziziphus jujuba, Jujube Tree

Max Height: 5-10m Spread: 3-4m

Origin: Eastern Europe and China Family: Rhamnaceae

Common Name: Common Jujube, Chinese Red Date, Chinese Plum, Chinese Date Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: High Salinity Tolerance: High

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Low PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Medium Fragrance: No

 

1.2-1.5m overall height

Ziziphus jujuba or Jujube tree  شجرة عناب is a spiny, somewhat pendulous tree with an erect trunk and rough gray bark. Leaves are glossy, bright green with pale underside, oval, with three prominent white veins radiating from their base. Flowers are small, greenish yellow, arranged in clusters, appearing in spring and followed by fleshy, reddish brown, berry-like edible fruits.

Chinese date, jujube red date, Jujube Tree, Korean date, or Indian date, Ziziphus jujuba, شجرة عناب