Ziziphus (Chinese Date)

Chinese Date is a deciduous tall woody shrub to small tree from East Asia. It is a half-hardy fruit tree with small, greenish-yellow flowers followed by date-sized fruits turning brownish-red with maturity. These have a typical, refreshing white flesh. It is an excellent plant for a sunny spot in a humus rich, well drained soil in the garden in mild regions. In colder climates cultivate in large pots, keep drier in winter at a minimum of some 5°C.
Sow seeds in any rich, well drained soil in spring in pots outside. Cultivate seedlings in pots under preferably frostfree conditions in their first winter. Transplant to the final spot in spring as soon as plants are strong enough.
All are USDA Climate Zone 8 unless otherwise specified.
7 seeds per package.

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Ziziphus jujuba (Chinese Date)

2 (5)m, Chinese Date is a deciduous tall shrub to small from East Asia. It has ovoid leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers followed by date-sized fruits turning brownish-red with maturity. These can be eaten either fresh or dried. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. In colder regions give some good winter protection or cultivate in pots under frost free conditions with a winter minimum of some 5°C and reduced watering. V-VI.

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