Chico Jujube Seeds - Fruit Plant

Chico Jujube is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its rounded fruits and adaptable growth habit. It is commonly cultivated in orchards, home gardens, and dry landscape settings in warm and temperate climates. The tree develops thorny branches with glossy green foliage and produces seasonal fruits after flowering. Seeds are typically started in well-draining soil under warm conditions with moderate moisture during establishment.

Features

• Deciduous fruit tree with adaptable growth habit
• Suitable for orchards and home garden planting
• Produces seasonal rounded fruits
• Adapted to warm, dry, and temperate climates
• Suitable for full sun growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba
• Common Name (US): Jujube Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Chico Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
• USDA Zones: 6-10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-60 days in warm, moist soil after scarification or soaking
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering, drought tolerant after establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 15-30 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 15-20 feet apart