• 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.