Ziziphus jujube

Jujube / Jujube

Rhamnaceae (Wegedoornfamilie)

Asia (whole), Europe (whole), Temperate climate

Edible plant part (1)

Fruits
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Jujube belongs to the small shrubs in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is a mid species. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 4.6 to 9.1 meter. and a width of 9.1 meter.
This species forms a taproot root system. This species is strongly spreading in the food forest. Jujube is no nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

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foto: Cataloging Nature, https://www.flickr.com/photos/kz_yb/32596251984

foto: Cataloging Nature, https://www.flickr.com/photos/kz_yb/32596252244

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Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline