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    • Photo of Ziziphus jujuba 'SO' fruit by Almost Eden

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    Ziziphus jujuba 'SO'

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Date
    • Red Date
    • So Jujube
    • Tsao

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Ziziphus jujuba 'SO' plant details

    Ziziphus jujuba 'SO' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ziziphus jujuba 'SO'

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: rhamnaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ziziphus jujuba 'SO'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful dwarf tree with zig-zag branching which produces sweet round fruit with an apple-like flavor. Jujubes are extremely hardy small deciduous trees with few pests or diseases.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Ziziphus jujuba 'SO' plant

    How to Grow Ziziphus jujuba 'SO'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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