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Indian Jujube

Ziziphus mauritiana

Small, 1" fruit with orange-brown skin. Ripe fruits are said to taste like a green apple, while over-ripe fruits taste like a date.

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Description

Small or medium sized subtropical tree, can grow up to 40ft. Trees are covered in prominent spines. May have two crops per year. The Indian Jujube is better adapted to tropical zones than the common jujube.

Hardiness

Can survive temperatures to the mid 20's when mature.

Growing Environment

Grow in full sun.

Propagation

By seed, which takes 2-3 years to begin producing, or by grafting and air-layering.

Uses

Eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to tropical Asia.

Related Species

Rhamnaceae  
Ziziphus joazeiro
Jua
Ziziphus jujuba
Jujube
Ziziphus mauritiana
Indian Jujube