Jujube.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous fruit tree

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

15 to 30 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 6 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Well draining, sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatur

-20 bis 45°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, can live for many decades.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

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

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

3 bis 9m

Breite

3 bis 6m

Blätter

glossy green, deciduous

Blüten

yellow-green, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

green, red, dark brown, Late summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

• 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.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings, grafting

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Überwinterung

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.

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

Ähnliche Arten

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

Botanisches

Familie

Rhamnaceae

Gattung

Ziziphus

Ordnung

Rosales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southern Asia and China.

Artenschutz

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.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, fruit provides food for birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

edible fruit, ornamental tree, traditional medicine, shade tree

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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.

Gut zu wissen

• 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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