About This Product
Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba 'Li'
Common Name: Li Chinese Date
A deciduous tree with spiny, twisting branches. Reddish-brown fruits are rounded, date-like, and contain pits. Self-fruitful, but sets fruit best when J. 'Lang' is nearby as a pollenizer. Harvest in early fall. Leaves are glossy, green, and egg-shaped.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 6 - 16, 18 - 24; H1
Mature Height: 15 - 30 feet
Mature Width: 10 - 15 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular