Jujube.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 6 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant your tree in a spot that gets plenty of sun to ensure the best fruit production. Keep an eye out for pests like scale or mites, though this tree is generally quite tough. Prune it during the dormant season to maintain a nice shape and encourage better airflow.

Riego

Water deeply once the soil dries out, as established trees are quite drought tolerant.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring to support healthy growth.

Poda

Trim back branches in late winter while the tree is dormant to manage its size.

Trasplante

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate root growth.

Suelo

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-20 a 45°C

Humedad

20 a 60%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, can live for many decades.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Niños

The sharp thorns on the branches pose a physical injury risk to small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The branches often feature sharp stipular spines that can cause skin scratches.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

Always ensure you are identifying the correct species before consuming any fruit.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy, dark green oval leaves
• Small, inconspicuous yellow green flowers
• Spiny, zigzagging branches
• Edible reddish brown drupe fruit

Altura

3 a 9m

Anchura

3 a 6m

Hojas

glossy green, deciduous

Flores

yellow-green, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

green, red, dark brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Witches broom — A phytoplasma infection causing stunted growth and dense, broom-like branch clusters.
• Jujube fruit fly — Larvae tunnel into the ripening fruit, causing premature drop.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, grafting

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, ensure the tree is well-mulched to protect the roots from deep freezes. If grown in a pot, move it to a sheltered, frost-free location during the coldest months.

En maceta

It can be grown in large containers, though fruit production is usually lower than in the ground.

Pair with other drought-tolerant Mediterranean herbs to create a low-maintenance, water-wise garden section.

Buenas compañeras

• Lavanda inglesa — It enjoys similar dry, sunny conditions and attracts beneficial pollinators.
• Rosemary — This herb thrives in the same low-moisture environment as the jujube.

Especies parecidas

• Ziziphus spina-christi — A related species often found in arid regions with similar growth habits.

Ciencia

Familia

Rhamnaceae

Género

Ziziphus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Southern Asia and China.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not considered threatened in the wild.

It thrives in hot, dry climates and is exceptionally resilient to drought and poor soil conditions.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, fruit provides food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

edible fruit, ornamental tree, traditional medicine, shade tree

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Does it need a pollinator?

Most varieties are self-fertile, but planting two different cultivars often increases fruit set.

How long until it fruits?

Grafted trees typically begin producing fruit within 1 to 2 years.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Ziziphus comes from the Greek word ziziphon, which was used for a similar plant, while jujuba is a Latinized version of the same term.

Bueno saberlo

• Jujube wood is very hard and is sometimes used to make musical instruments.
• The fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, or candied.
• It is highly tolerant of poor, alkaline soils.
• Some varieties are nearly thornless.
• It has been cultivated in China for over 4,000 years.

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