Container Grown Jujube Trees Tips For Growing Jujube In Pots

Grow container grown jujube in a half barrel or another similarly sized container. Drill a few holes in the bottom of the container to allow for good drainage. Place the container in a full sun location and fill it half full with a well-draining soil such as a combination of cactus and citrus potting soil.

How long does it take for jujube to fruit?
How much sun does a jujube tree need?
How do you take care of a jujube plant?
Why is my jujube tree not fruiting?
Can jujube grow in pots?
What is jujube fruit called in English?
What is the best jujube tree?
Are jujube trees invasive?
How much water does a jujube tree need?
How big do jujube trees get?
What is jujube fruit good for?

How long does it take for jujube to fruit?

Jujube trees are very precocious. They bear flowers the same year as planting or grafting, and some cultivars can even bear some fruit. Most cultivars will produce a few fruits in the second year. After 4 to 5 years, jujubes will have a reasonable yield.

How much sun does a jujube tree need?

Scope out your yard or garden for a site that receives full sun -- at least six hours a day, the more the better -- and is in a protected area that holds in warmth. Considered appropriate for U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 through 10, jujubes are tolerant of cold down to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do you take care of a jujube plant?

Don't fertilize jujubes at planting time, but apply 1 cup of 8-8-8 fertilizer each subsequent spring to the soil under the tree's canopy. Water jujube trees every few days immediately after planting until the trees become established. Mature trees need infrequent watering – perhaps once per month during dry conditions.

Why is my jujube tree not fruiting?

Sherwood is notorious for not fruiting until it is older and then it fruit irradically. They appear to be way too small for that many years in the ground. Either they are not getting enough nutrients, the soil is extremely acid or they are only getting about four hours of sunlight per day.

Can jujube grow in pots?

Yes, growing jujube in pots is possible; in fact, in their native China, many apartment dwellers have potted jujube trees on their balconies.

What is jujube fruit called in English?

Jujube fruit, also known as red or Chinese date, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba).

What is the best jujube tree?

Li is the best jujube variety. The biggest, meatiest, and sweet as well. Other well known varieties are shuimen, lang and pear.

Are jujube trees invasive?

These trees although they get tall are very invasive. They put out shoots from the root system.

How much water does a jujube tree need?

Deeply Water newly jujube trees weekly (1 x / week) during the cooler early spring and fall seasons, and 2 – 3 times per week during the hot summer season. Deciduous plants go dormant (lose their leaves) in the winter, therefore watering should be stopped.

How big do jujube trees get?

Growth Habit: The jujube is a small, deciduous tree, growing to 40 feet tall in the south. The naturally drooping tree is graceful, ornamental and often thorny with branches growing in a zig-zag pattern. The wood is very hard and strong.

What is jujube fruit good for?

Jujube has been proven to have calming effects on brain and nervous system. Jujubes are a powerhouse of essential vitamins and antioxidants. They are particularly very rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C helps vitalizing skin, fights free radicals and strengthens the immunity by keeping diseases at bay.