Description
Ziziphus jujuba is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate.
Ziziphus is a genus of about 40 species of spiny shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae, distributed in the warm-temperate and subtropical regions throughout the world. The leaves are alternate, entire, with three prominent basal veins, and 2-7 cm long; some species are deciduous, others evergreen.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Chinese date, ber, Chinee/Chinkee apple, jujube, Indian plum, Regi pandu, Indian jujube, dunks, masau |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 15.00 to 30.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | white to greenish-yellow |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Ziziphus care
Plants can be grown as a hedge. Wood - dense, hard, compact, tough. Used for turnery, agricultural implements etc. It makes an excellent fuel.
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | Water plant once in a week |
| Soil | It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. |
| Temperature | Very well adapted to desert climate |
| Fertilizer | apply any organic fertilizer |
Ziziphus special feature
They are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for at least their first winter.
Ziziphus uses
Medicinal Use:
- It aids weight gain, improves muscular strength and increases stamina etc
Culinary Use:
- The fruit can be eaten fresh, dried like dates or cooked in puddings, cakes, breads, jellies, soups etcThis powder is used in the preparation of kochujang, a fermented hot pepper-soybean paste