Li Jujube Tree
Ziziphus jujuba 'Li'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Li Jujube Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Growing Zones 6-10
With flowers the scent of grape soda, the Li Jujube Tree (Ziziphus jujuba 'Li') is an interesting plant from China in which the fruit was used in Chinese medicine and healthy snacking! The small and yellow flowers have the interesting fragrance of grape soda!
Flowers typically arrive around June and feed pollinators galore while looking great against the tall, yet narrow-growing form. The deciduous leaves are dark green and glossy and resemble those of a Pear tree!
Li Jujube produces loads of candy-like fruits at a very early age. The fruits (drupe) resemble a small egg in size and are green as they begin to mature in the fall. If eaten fresh and green they will be very crunchy and sweet like an apple with a bit of a syrupy overtone. As the fruits begin to ripen more, they turn a mahogany color and get sweeter as they age. They can be picked at this stage and allowed to wrinkle and dry after picking and should be used as you would dates or raisins
Once established, they are very drought-tolerant as well as insect and disease-free. Li Jujube is self-fruitful and does not need another variety to be productive (and productive they are!). Growing 10-15 feet in width, but 20-40 feet in height, Jujube Trees grow throughout USDA hardiness zones 6 to 10.
Planting and Application:
Jujube are super sweet eaten fresh, preserved, or dried. The wonderful thing about the fruit is they do not ripen all at the same time and can be harvested over a period of a few weeks. They dependently produce great crops of fruit year after year.
A wonderfully ornamental tree, Jujubes are great for your edible landscape along the back of your garden or lot. These trees love hot dry areas in full sun. Jujube can also be trained as low-branched barrier plants as they contain thorns.
These make a beautiful stand-alone single specimen tree that will produce fruit dependably as they do not need a partner to make fruit, so you will love having these great shade trees!
- Grape Soda Scented Yellow Blooms
- Fast Growing Height But Narrow Form
- Sweet Apple-Like Flavored Fruit - Fresh, Dried or Preserved
- Glossy Green Leaves
- Beautiful Specimen Fruit Tree, Thorny Hedge & Barrier Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Try one in a big container in a full sun location. The Jujube, with its smaller glossy leaves and wispy canopy, is quite attractive in a pot or in the ground. This pest and disease-resistant plant can be grown with the foliage to the ground, or as a single or multi-stemmed tree. Keep them 30 feet from water lines, as the roots will seek that water. Prune carefully, wearing gloves, in the early summers to control size, shape, and to keep a canopy open to air circulation.
- Full Sun Trees
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Prune Early Spring
- Can Be Kept At Any Height/Size
It's time to add a Chinese Date to your edible landscape, and the Li Jujube Tree is the perfect starter plant for you! Order now as soon as you see this unique fruit tree on the Nature Hills website!
