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Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba Mill.

Jujube (UK ; US or ; scientific name Ziziphus jujuba), jujuba, Chinese jujube, red date or Chinese date is a species in the genus Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae.

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Overview

Jujube (UK ; US or ; scientific name Ziziphus jujuba), jujuba, Chinese jujube, red date or Chinese date is a species in the genus Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae. It is often confused with the closely related Indian jujube, Z. mauritiana.

Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026

The jujube tolerates a diverse range of climates, from temperate to tropical. Its origin is thought to be in eastern Asia, but it has been widely dispersed through cultivation, and is today cultivated in gardens as a shrub as well as in agriculture as a food crop. Its fruit is eaten freshly harvested as well as dried and candied.

Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026

Life cycle

From seed to product

Grafting

Semi-hardwood **scions** are grafted onto a compatible rootstock and the union wrapped tightly to retain moisture.

Callus & sprouting

Callus bridges the union; shoots grow from the scion.

Growth & flowering

In season the plant opens **small yellow-green flowers, May–June**, adding colour and nectar for insects.

Maturity & harvest

After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **fruits ripened August–September**.

Uses

  • It is often confused with the closely related Indian jujube, Z.

Habitat & conservation

Its origin is thought to be in eastern Asia, but it has been widely dispersed through cultivation, and is today cultivated in gardens as a shrub as well as in agriculture as a food crop.

Conservation

Jujube has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.

References

  1. 1Wikipedia – Ziziphus jujuba — Wikipedia,
  2. 2Kew POWO – Ziziphus jujuba — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
  3. 3Wikidata – Q11181633 — Wikidata,
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