Ziziphus jujuba
Chinese Date
Description
This deciduous tree will grow 15-30' tall and 10-15' wide. It has glossy, bright green leaves with clusters of small, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring and summer. Fleshy red fruit is produced in the fall and can be eaten.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.