Indian jujube
Ziziphus jujuba
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
White to yellowish-green Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,red,yellow,brown Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering Indian jujube plants should be done regularly to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. This species is very drought tolerant, so it should only be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. Depending on the weather, this could be roughly every 10 days or so in the summer and every 2-3 weeks during the winter. When watering, water deeply, saturating the soil to a depth of at least 12 inches. Over-watering can be just as damaging as under-watering, so it's important to only water when the soil is dry.
sunlight
Indian jujube plants do best in full sunlight and require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. They can tolerate light shade but thrive in hot, dry conditions. If you are growing Indian jujube in a cool climate, try placing the plant in a south-facing area to maximize the amount of light it receives.
pruning
Pruning Indian jujubes should be done yearly in early spring. You should remove any branches that are dead, damaged, or diseased, as well as any that are crossing each other or rubbing together. You should also thin out the canopy to allow light and air circulation. For more drastic pruning, you can prune the tree back to around 6 feet in late winter. This will encourage a denser canopy with more fruit-bearing branches. Pruning Indian jujubes periodically helps to encourage healthy growth and production.
