Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba

Layer 2 · Understorey
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to East Asia, the jujube tree is a deciduous tree extremely resistant to drought and intense heat. It produces sweet and nutritious fruits known as jujubes or red dates. It is an excellent addition to the lower tree layer in Mediterranean and dry climates.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees jujube grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Small tree up to 8 m
Mature diameter: 4 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The fruits are eaten fresh or dried and are rich in vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.