Ziziphus jujuba, Jujube Tree
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