Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Li’ Rootstock: Jujube Mature Height: 15–25 ft Mature Width: 15–20 ft Recommended Spacing: 15–20 ft Growth Rate: Moderate Sunlight Requirements: Full sun Soil Preferences: Well-drained; adaptable to poor soils

Overview

Li is one of the most popular jujube varieties, producing large, round fruit with sweet, crisp flesh. It is reliable, productive, and very cold hardy once established.

Pollination Requirements

Self-fertile, but benefits from cross-pollination.

Recommended Pollinators: Honey Jar, Sugar Cane

Harvest Season

Mid (September)

Best Uses

• Fresh eating • Drying • Preserves

Tips for Success

• Allow fruit to fully ripen on the tree • Extremely low pest and disease pressure