Useful Plants Series – Jujube (Chinese Date)

Ziziphus jujuba – Mill

Fruit Tree native to China, commonly consumed fruit in Asia and a very tough plant.

Li – Early ripening and best fresh eaten.
Lang – Dries on tree for winter storage – similar to figs 30% sugar when dry.

Resources and more information:

http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ziziphus+jujuba