Growing Our Jujube Selections

    • Fruiting:
      Jujube’s are long lived trees or small shrubs that produce abundantly once established. Jujubes are great eaten fresh, dried (like dates), or incorporated into recipes.

    • Chill hours:
      Typically not considered when choosing a variety to plant. All have no or extremely low chill hour requirements.

    • Cross pollination:
      All will produce abundant crops without cross pollination; however, it is commonly noted that some will require a cross-pollinator for optimum crop production. We consider all as self-fertile and reserve the idea of cross pollenators for commercial production.

    • Air Flow - Air movement, even the slightest breeze, is key to dry the leaves from the morning dew. Without it your fig will be prone to leaf fungal problems.

  • In the Bay Area, the best growing conditions for Figs involve full sun, well drained soils, and good airflow.

    Specific Growing Conditions:

    • Sunlight: Jujube trees need a minimum of six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day to fruit well. 

    • Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam soil high in organic matter is preferred. Amending clay soil with organic matter can improve drainage. Avoid planting where winter rains may puddle. 

    • Irrigation: Established Jujube’s require some to little irrigation during dry periods of our year. Typically, a well-established tree may only need a slow deep watering every 14-21 days in the East Bay, best 14 days inland. A newly planted tree will need lighter more frequent watering. 

      Once established like figs, Jujube’s are one of the most drought tolerant fruiting trees.

    • Mulch: Mulching helps regulate soil temperature, retain moisture, and suppress weeds. 

    • Fertilization: Supplemental fertilization is typically not needed unless the plant shows signs of deficiency. Use a well balance fruit tree fertilizer as needed.

    • Pruning: Pruning is often overlooked yet, when done properly, can help increase fruit production and improve air flow through the tree which decreases the incidents of disease and pest outbreaks.

  • Jujube’s typically are free of any major pest or disease issues.

~ This list may not accurately represent our current stock ~

Thank you Dave Wilson Nursery for the use of your images and descriptions.