How to Care for Ziziphus jujuba (Jujube)

Korean name: 대추나무

Jujube is a deciduous tree with oval leaves that turn red in autumn. Small flowers bloom in spring, and the round, orange fruit is widely cultivated for edible purposes. It is cold-hardy and suitable as a garden tree, requiring moderate care.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: cold-hardy, edible, garden tree, deciduous, fruit
• Also known as: Jujube, Chinese Date, Red Date

Care Guide

• Light: Place in a location with ample sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: -15~35°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Ziziphus jujuba?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ziziphus jujuba?

It likes Place in a location with ample sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Ziziphus jujuba safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Ziziphus jujuba good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -15~35°C. Humidity: Average indoor humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring and autumn..