How to Grow and Care for Jujube

Jujube, also known as Chinese date, Red date, Chinese jujube, Common jujuba, Indian jujube, Korean date

Jujube is a fruit tree known for its resilience and minimal care requirements, making it an easy plant to grow. Key care points include ensuring full sun exposure for optimal fruit production and drought tolerance once established, meaning infrequent watering is necessary. Soil conditions should be well-draining, and jujube can thrive in a range of soil types. Special care includes occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Jujube

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-11

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Jujube typically manifests as a versatile deciduous tree or an expansive shrub, achieving a stature of about 15 to 30 feet (4.6 to 9.1 meters) tall, with a form that suggests a rounded or vase-like silhouette. Noticeably, the branches of jujube often brandish thorns and might exhibit a tendency to droop. Its fruit, transitioning from a green, apple-textured state to a brownish-purple, wrinkled, and date-mimicking appearance, is notable for being palatable in various states: raw, dried, or cooked.