Produces sweet and nutritious fruits that are packed with vitamins Highly drought-tolerant and thrives in a variety of climates Elegant tree with attractive foliage and small, fragrant flowers Ideal for fresh eating, drying, or using in culinary recipes Easy to grow and can adapt to both home gardens and orchards The Jujube Tree is known for producing reddish-brown round fruits, known as Chinese Red Dates, that have a sweet flavor and a chewy texture when dried. Jujube Trees typically grow 15 to 35 feet tall, with a rounded crown, and small oval-shaped leaves. Expect delicate yellow flowers in the spring, followed by its sweet and nutritious fruit in the fall! The special fruit has been cultivated for over 4,000 years in China and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to provide a plethora of health benefits. Jujubes have 20 times more vitamin C than many citrus fruits and contain 18 amino acids. The fruit and the leaves together can promote sleep, digestion, womanly wellness, and relieve burns. In addition to its medicinal uses, the jujube tree holds cultural significance in many Asian countries. In China, it is a symbol of fertility and abundance, and the fruit is often included in wedding ceremonies and festivals to represent good luck and prosperity!

Also Known As: Ziziphus, Zizyphus, Red Date, Chinese Date, Hong Zao Hong Zao Hong Zao , Korean Date, Daechu daecu, Tsao, Ber, Nabq, Dum, Tsal, Sadr, Sidr, Anab, Annab.

Plant Name: Tree, Jujube
Latin Name: Ziziphus jujuba
Days to Germinate: 14-28
Years to Fruit: 2 - 3 Years
Plant Height: 20 - 25 Feet
Spread: 10 - 15 Feet
Growth Habit: Upright
USDA Zones: 5-11
Lifespan: Perennial
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2025
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.