Jujube Tree - Thai Giant
Jujube Tree - Thai Giant - 15 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
If you prefer to have us deliver your plants, select "Ship" at checkout and choose the "Local Delivery" option. (This option will not be visible if your order is below the $300 minimum for delivery). Delivery cost for orders within 20 miles is a flat rate of $50. If your address is further than 20 miles, we will invoice you for the additional mileage at $3/mile upon fulfilling your order. Deliveries are typically scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please include your phone number and any delivery instructions in the order notes.
Responsibility of Care
Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
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Jujube Tree - Thai Giant
Description
Description
Latin name - Ziziphus mauritiana
Jujube is the closest thing to a green apple that you can grow in a tropical south Florida yard! No fussing with chill hours, spraying, or pests– In fact, the Jujube is one of the most resilient trees I’ve come across. The first time I tasted one was in 2017, and it immediately struck me as one of those trees that are a must-have for Florida fruit collectors.
Also known as Chinese Date, there are two main species of Jujube in cultivation. For Florida growers, we are talking about Ziziphus mauritiana, also called Indian Jujube*. The Indian Jujube produces well in tropical/subtropical zones, with green, apple-like fruit maturing in December & January (though sometimes they can fruit in other seasons). They are crunchy, juicy, and sweet, with a shiny thin skin very much resembling an apple. When eaten at peak ripeness, the flavor is pure sugar with a refreshing crunch. Jujube trees produce abundantly, with each branch producing clusters of sweet fruit.
The Jujube trees we have for sale are a grafted cultivar called “Thai Giant”, known for its large and tasty fruit. The growing habit of a Jujube tree is vigorous, upright at first, then turning into a weeping form especially when bearing fruit. There are tiny thorns along some parts of the branches, not enough to be a big concern, but definitely wear gloves when pruning your Jujube tree. The trick to maintaining them is to prune heavily once or twice per year– the flowers and fruit appear on new growth, so you can literally cut it to a single trunk every year and it will grow right back, keeping tree size manageable and fruit within an easy reach.
Plant a Jujube tree in your yard and wow your friends and family with a fruit they’ve never seen before, but with a sweetness and texture that’s all too familiar!
*Note: Most information you will find online about Jujubes is referring to Ziziphus jujuba, as this is the species grown in temperate zones– disregard this info! It is a separate species, not as ideal for South Florida. Always reference the Latin names of plants when researching online, as it is easy to be mislead when an article is talking about a different species!
Size: 10-15 ft, prune annually
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Cold Hardy: 0 degrees Fahrenheit
Harvest Season: Winter
Watering requirements: Drought tolerant once established
