Contorted Jujube

Botanical Name   Ziziphus jujuba 'Contorted' Also Known As   Twisted Chinese Red Date | Chinese Plum | Chinese Date | 扭曲枣 Specifications USDA Zone   Light Needs   Watering Needs   Leaves   Life Cycle   Avg. Mature Size   Growth Rate   Bloom Time   Flower Color   Harvest Season   Years to Bear   5 - 10 Partial - Full Sun Regularly Deciduous Perennial 10' Tall and 8' Wide Moderate Spring Yellow Summer - Fall 1st Year “Chinese date.” Interesting ornamental form: twisted, contorted branching. Round-shaped edible fruits similar to Li. Fruits reddish-brown when ripe, eaten firm and crunchy or room-dried to date-like chewy sweetness. Early fall harvest. Attractive, easy-to-grow tree: hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free. Requires long, hot summer. Very low chilling requirement. Partly self-fruitful or pollenized by Lang.