Ziziphus jujuba (Jujube)

Other names: Chinese date, Chinese jujube, French jujube, Sedra, Ber, Indian jujube, Ziziphus zizyphus, Ziziphus sativa, Ziziphus vulgaris, Rhamnus zizyphus

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in full sun. Best in hot and dry climates. Tolerates poor soil and alkaline conditions. Tolerates moderate drought but best with regular moisture. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soil. Self-fertile but produces more fruit it grown with another jujube tree.

Suggested uses

Hedging/Screens, Flavouring food and drinks, Specimen tree

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Weeping, Upright, Suckering, Spreading

Native to

Southern Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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