Shanxi Li Jujube Tree – 4-5 Feet Tall – Live Plant – 3 Gallon Pot – Sweet Fruit

Overview

Experience the joy of growing your own exotic fruit with the Shanxi Li jujube tree. This remarkable live plant, often referred to as the Chinese date, is celebrated for its exceptionally large, sweet, and crisp fruit. Originating from China, the Shanxi Li variety is highly prized by fruit enthusiasts for its superior fruit quality, making it an excellent choice for both fresh consumption and drying. Our vigorous Shanxi Li jujube tree specimens are 4-5 feet tall, ensuring a head start in your garden. They are shipped securely in a 3-gallon nursery pot, ready to be transplanted and thrive in your landscape. This resilient tree not only provides delicious fruit but also adds ornamental value with its attractive foliage and unique branch structure, making it a valuable addition to edible landscapes and home orchards.

The jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is a highly adaptable and relatively low-maintenance fruit tree, perfect for gardeners looking for something unique and rewarding. The Shanxi Li is a self-fertile variety, meaning you only need one tree to get a good harvest, though planting another cultivar can often increase yields. Its ability to withstand various environmental conditions, including heat and drought, contributes to its growing popularity among home gardeners. Invest in a jujube fruit tree today and look forward to years of delicious, healthy harvests.

Key Benefits

The Shanxi Li jujube tree offers a multitude of benefits that make it a compelling choice for any garden. From its delicious fruit to its hardiness, this tree is a true garden gem.

• Abundant, Sweet Fruit: The primary draw of the Shanxi Li is its impressively large and sweet fruit. These jujubes are perfect for eating fresh, offering a crisp, apple-like texture when young and a date-like chewiness when fully ripe. They are also excellent for drying, extending their enjoyment.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, this drought tolerant fruit tree requires minimal watering, making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardening and regions with drier climates. It thrives where many other fruit trees struggle.
• Low Maintenance: Jujube trees are remarkably resilient and generally suffer from few pests or diseases. They require less pruning and care compared to many other fruit-bearing trees, making them suitable for busy gardeners.
• Ornamental Appeal: Beyond its fruit, the Shanxi Li offers attractive, glossy green foliage and an interesting growth habit, providing year-round visual interest in your landscape.
• Nutritional Value: Jujube fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering a healthy and delicious snack straight from your garden. They are particularly rich in Vitamin C.
• Self-Fertile: While cross-pollination can enhance yields, the Shanxi Li is self-fertile, meaning you can get fruit from a single tree, simplifying planting for smaller spaces.
• Adaptable to Various Soils: This resilient tree can adapt to a wide range of soil types, as long as they are well-draining, further cementing its reputation as an easy-to-grow fruit tree.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Shanxi Li jujube tree is relatively straightforward, thanks to its robust nature. For optimal growth and fruit production, select a site with full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While adaptable to various soil types, well-draining soil is crucial to prevent root rot. If your soil is heavy clay, amend it with organic matter like compost or perlite to improve drainage. This jujube fruit tree is quite tolerant of poor soils but will perform best in moderately fertile conditions.

Water regularly during the first year after planting to help establish a strong root system. Once established, the Shanxi Li is remarkably drought-tolerant and requires infrequent watering, especially in cooler climates. In hotter, drier regions, occasional deep watering during extended dry spells will benefit fruit production. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, or an organic amendment like compost. Pruning is generally minimal, focused on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy and good air circulation. The Shanxi Li is hardy in USDA Zones 5-10, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. Protect young trees from severe winter cold in the lower end of its hardiness range.

Size & Details

This offering is for a vibrant Shanxi Li jujube tree, standing impressively at 4 to 5 feet tall from the base of the root ball to the top of the plant. These substantial specimens are shipped in a durable 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-established root system ready for successful transplanting into your garden or a larger container. The tree features a developing trunk, indicating its maturity and vigor. Jujube trees are known for their moderate growth rate, and with proper care, your Shanxi Li can begin producing its delicious large jujube fruit within a few years of planting. Expect the tree to reach a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread, though it can be kept smaller with strategic pruning. The fruit typically ripens in late summer to early fall, offering a delightful harvest season. This particular cultivar is celebrated for its exceptionally large fruit size compared to other jujube varieties.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Shanxi Li jujube tree get? A: This Shanxi Li jujube tree is currently 4 to 5 feet tall and will grow to a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread. Its size can be managed with pruning if you desire a smaller tree.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The jujube fruit tree is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, ensuring a healthy root system for successful transplantation into your garden or a larger pot.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Shanxi Li jujube is an outdoor fruit tree. It requires full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-10, thriving best when planted directly in the ground.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For optimal fruit production and health, your Shanxi Li jujube tree needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a sunny location in your yard.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, jujube trees are known for being very easy to care for. They are drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and require minimal pruning once established, making them a great choice for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Shanxi Li jujube tree will arrive as a healthy, live plant, securely packaged in its 3-gallon pot, ready for planting. We take great care to ensure safe delivery.
• Q: When is the best time to plant a Shanxi Li jujube tree? A: The best time to plant your Shanxi Li jujube is in spring or early fall, allowing the roots to establish before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Shanxi Li jujube is hardy in USDA Zones 5-10. If you are in Zone 5, some winter protection for young trees might be beneficial during exceptionally cold spells.
• Q: Does the Shanxi Li jujube need another tree to produce fruit? A: The Shanxi Li is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit on its own. However, planting another jujube variety nearby can often lead to a larger and more consistent harvest of large jujube fruit.
• Q: What does Shanxi Li jujube fruit taste like? A: The fruit of the Shanxi Li jujube is known for its sweet, crisp, and apple-like flavor when picked firm. As it ripens further, it develops a chewier texture and a richer, date-like sweetness.