Ziziphus jujuba Jujube (Rhamnaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ziziphus jujuba
Jujube
Deciduous tree
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The Ziziphus jujuba plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jujube. Some home gardeners know the variety as Z. sativa. Z. vulgaris. Z. zizyphus. (L.)Karsten. Rhamnus zizyphus.

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Latin Name:  Ziziphus jujuba
Common Name:  Jujube
Family:  Rhamnaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  7

Habitat:  Dry gravelly or stony slopes of hills and mountains[74].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils so long as they are well-drained[3, 200]. Prefers an open loam and a hot dry position[1, 3]. Succeeds in an alkaline soil[200]. Plants are fast growing, even in poor soils[146]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. Another report says that they are hardy to about -30°c when fully dormant[160]. The jujube is often cultivated in warm temperate zones for its edible fruit, there are many named varieties[50, 183]. The trees need a hot dry summer if they are to fruit well, which rather restricts their potential in a country like Britain[238, K]. Trees are resistant to most pests and diseases[160]. Responds well to coppicing[146]. Trees form a deep taproot and should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible[200]. Fast growing and quick to mature, it can fruit in 3 - 4 years from seed[200].

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