How Do You Grow A Jujube Tree?
A very easy tree to grow, the Jujube is not colorful in flower, but it is an attractive tree that produces an unusually tasty small fruit that tastes something like a cross between an apple and a date. Originally from China, this tree accepts a wide range of temperatures and offers something a little unusual for the landscape or orchard. Jujubes seem to like all the heat you can give them in the summer. Plant them in full sun. They will enjoy temperatures even if they soar over 110 degrees! Yet they are very tolerant of winter cold as well, withstanding sub zero temperatures when dormant. They are quite easy to grow in many parts of the country. Tolerant of most soils, the jujube shows a slight preference for the more sandy types. It does need good drainage, though. Give it regular water or use it where you want a somewhat drought-resistant fruit tree. This tree grows 20′ – 40′, depending on the environment, and is variable in shape. Many varieties are very thorny though there are thor
