Pretty Edible Plants
Fruit & Nut trees, shrubs, vines and more
Pretty Edible Plants
Fruit & Nut trees, shrubs, vines and more
Jujube
(Pronounced Ja-joo-bee) A striking ornamental as well as fruiting plant, this rare and unique small tree is prized for its fine lacy foliage, profuse, small, fragrant, white flowers which bloom in mid-summer, and its unique and tasty, reddish-brown fruit. Also known as Chinese Date, the crisp, sweet fruit is eaten fresh, dried, or candied. When dried, the flavor is said to be similar to a dried date. Jujube is very attractive to bees and produces delicious late-summer honey. Easy to grow, Jujube can stand some drought and grows well in the Northwest as well as in other regions of the US.
Jujube likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. While most varieties are considered self-fertile, plant two varieties for heavier crops. Plants should begin to bear 2-3 years after planting and can produce 30+ pounds of fruit at maturity. Jujube is hardy to -20 degrees or below (USDA Zone 5) and grows 8-10 feet in height. Jujube blooms in mid-summer and the fruit ripens in October. It is not bothered by pests or diseases.
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