Introduction
The jujube tree is unlike any other fruit tree in its growth and development, and a source of much confusion to both fruit tree enthusiasts and complete novices alike!
The aim of this section is to examine the unique attributes of a growing jujube tree, and help people understand their own trees better.
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Identifying the Graft on a Jujube Tree
The graft is the union of the scion wood (the tree-part of the tree) with rootstock (the root-part of the tree). Grafts are easier to spot on younger trees: than older ones: Some are practically seamless and only detectable by the obvious contrast in…More » -
The Four Branch Types of a Jujube Tree
Pretty much every tree you’re familiar with has main branches and sub-branches that resemble each other despite age and location on the tree. Jujube trees however, are quite unusual with a most atypical branch structure! There are four very different…More » -
The Bud Types of a Jujube Tree
A ‘bud’, in botany, is a compact, undeveloped shoot which may develop into a twig/branch, leaf, or flower. The region in which buds are located is called a node, and the area between nodes is called an internode. Nodes are the points of attachment for…More » -
A Branch Identification Exercise
Below is a photo of a Chico taken by Kim Sau, who has kindly given permission to use it: This tree is a perfect size to use as an exercise in identifying both the graft and all four branch types of a jujube tree, so let us begin! (Please consider this…More »