Shanxi Li Jujube Tree Overview
The Grafted Shanxi Li Jujube Tree is a robust and productive fruit tree ideal for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall with a sturdy trunk, this tree is shipped in a 3-gallon pot to ensure healthy establishment. It produces large, round fruits with a sweet apple-like flavor that intensifies when dried, making it a unique addition to home gardens and orchards.
Key Features
- Grafted for enhanced growth and fruit yield
- Large fruits over 2 inches in diameter
- Self-fruitful and serves as an excellent pollenizer for other jujube varieties
- Requires approximately 200 hours of chilling for optimal fruiting
- Shipped in a 3-gallon pot for easy planting
- Upright, bushy growth habit suitable for various landscape uses
Growing Information
The Shanxi Li Jujube thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Its adaptability to USDA Zones 5-9 makes it suitable for a wide range of climates. The tree's chilling requirement of about 200 hours supports consistent fruit production each season.