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Sugar Cane Jujube Tree

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Description

An exceptionally sweet variety, the Sugar Cane Jujube produces an abundance of medium-sized fruits. Often called “Chinese Date”, the fruit is very sweet, resembling an apple, and measures 1-1/2” long with a single seed.

Jujubes are a beautiful ornamental as well as fruiting plant. Jujubes are a unique tree, displaying shiny foliage, interesting bark, and abundant, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in mid-summer. The Sugarcane jujube tree has smaller thorns making it a good selection for home.

Sugar Can Jujube trees are drought resistant, as well as pests and disease resistant. This plant needs summer heat for the fruit to ripen and is a good choice for desert areas.

Characteristics

Bloom Color White, Yellow
Fruit Color Red
Fruit Size Medium
Ripens/Harvest Mid To Late September
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy, Sandy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 4.5 - 8.0
Taste Sweet
Texture Firm Until Soft Ripe
Years to Bear 2 - 5
Zone Range 5 - 10

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 10
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow jujube trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Read about how to grow jujube trees »

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