Common names for the tree and fruit include Jujube, Chinese Jujube, Chinese Date, and Red Date. The Chinese for jujube is zăo 枣 (simplified) 棗 (traditional), and for jujube tree is zăoshù 枣树 (simplified) 棗樹 (traditional). Botanically, jujube is…More »

The tree we know as Ziziphus jujuba Mill. is native to China, and originated in the middle to lower reaches of the Yellow River [Huáng Hé 黄河 (simplified Chinese) 黃河 (traditional Chinese)]: The tree has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and over 800…More »

Planting Aspect Jujubes do best in full sun and prefer exposure to the sun all day. If a solitary tree, and/or a tree in a pot, position it such that it faces north and is free from surrounding shade-casting trees or structures. If planting several,…More »