Jujube, Chinese Date, Tsao Ziziphus jujuba - Zizyphus jujuba , Paliurus mairei , Rhamnus zizyphus , Ziziphus sativa , Ziziphus sinensis , Ziziphus vulgaris

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Botanical Name:

Ziziphus jujuba

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Ziziphus

Species:

jujuba

Common Name:

Jujube, Chinese Date, Tsao

Height:

15-30 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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Ziziphus jujuba

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Characteristics

Rootstock

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 48 hours.

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.

Other: may also require warm stratification, so germination may be delayed by 1 year.

In a Nutshell:

* Jujube is both a delicious fruit and an effective herbal remedy.

* It aids weight gain,improves muscular strength and increases stamina.

* In Chinese medicine it is prescribed as a tonic to strengthen liver function.

* Japanese research has shown that jujube increases immune-system resistance.

* The leaves are said to promote the growth of hair.

* The plant is widely used in China as a treatment for burns. more...

* Native from southeast Europe through southern and eastern Asia. more...

* In Lebanon, Jordan and other middle eastren countries the fruit is eaten as snacks more...

Wiki description:

Ziziphus zizyphus (from Greek ζίζυφον , zizyfon [ 1 ] ), commonly called jujube (sometimes jujuba), red date , Chinese date , Korean date , or Indian date is a species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae , used primarily as a fruiting shade tree.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Ziziphus jujuba is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

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Ziziphus jujuba

Rhamnaceae

Ziziphus

jujuba

Jujube, Chinese Date, Tsao

Ziziphus jujuba

Medicinal Plant

Drought Tolerant Plant

Heat Tolerant

Edible Fruit or Nut Plant

Crop Plant

Rootstock