Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba)

Family: Rhamnaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Ziziphus jujuba is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A sourish-sweet flavour.; The fruit can be eaten fresh, dried like dates or cooked in puddings, cakes, breads, jellies, soups etc.; The dried fruit has the nicest taste.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry gravelly or stony slopes of hills and mountains. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)