Chinese Jujube plant profile
Ziziphus jujuba
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Chinese Jujube
NC State Extension describes jujube as a deciduous tree that prefers warm, somewhat dry climates and tolerates alkaline soils. It gives no planting date; set out dormant stock in early spring while the soil is workable.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Chinese Jujube in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 120 to 360 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 6a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: thorny branches, messy fruit, poor fruit set in short seasons.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Ziziphus jujuba (Chinese Date, Common Jujuba)
NC State Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.