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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.
Seed Availability
Seeds are now available at our seed store.
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 |