Seed Availability

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Description

An evergreen tree growing to 15-45 feet. Characteristic of many of the jujube's, leaves have three prominent, lateral veins which show through to their surface. Fruits have thin white pulp surrounding (usually) a single seed.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Trees will stand some drought, though they need adequate watering during growing season.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Fruits are eaten fresh and reportedly have a pleasing, slightly sweet flavor. Fruits are supposedly rich in vitamin C and are occasionally cultivated in their native range.

Native Range

Native to arid and sandy areas having occasional floods, in the Northeast part of Brazil.

Related Species

Rhamnaceae
	Ziziphus joazeiro Jua		Ziziphus jujuba Jujube
	Ziziphus mauritiana Indian Jujube