Product Review

Common Names: Jujube, Chinese Date, Tsao Zone: 6 to 9 (possibly 5) Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Deciduous Fruiting Tree Family: Rhamnaceae Native Range: China Height: 15 to 35 feet Spread: 15 to 25 feet Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Color: yellowish-green Flower/Fruit: .25" yellowish fragrant flowers in late spring followed by edible .5 to 1" shiny, dark red to black fruit. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Yellow Drought Tolerance: High Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Succeeds in most soils so long as they are well-drained. Prefers an open loam and a hot dry position. Tolerant to drought, heat and salt. Trees form a deep taproot and should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible. Culture: The trees need a hot dry summer if they are to fruit well. Fast growing and quick to mature, it can fruit in 3 to 4 years from seed. Sowing Ziziphus jujube Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Chinese Date needs a warm spell then a cold spell in order to mature the embryo and reduce the seed coat. Scarify: Pour Hot water over seeds. Soak for 24 hours Stratify: Warm 90 Days, then Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/2" deep, Keep moist, (Not wet).