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