Shanxi Li Jujube Tree – 3 ft Tall Grafted Live Plant – 3 Gallon Pot – Zones 5-9

Overview

Bring the unique taste of the Orient to your garden with the remarkable Shanxi Li Jujube tree. This 3-foot tall grafted live plant, shipped in a 3-gallon pot, is one of the most sought-after jujube varieties, prized for its exceptionally large fruit, often exceeding 2 inches in diameter. The Shanxi Li, also known as Chinese Date, offers a delightful apple-like flavor when fresh and develops an intensified sweetness when dried. It’s not just a producer of delicious fruit; this variety is also self-fruitful, meaning it doesn’t require another tree for pollination, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens or as a standalone specimen. Furthermore, it serves as a robust pollenizer for other jujube types, enhancing overall orchard productivity. Experience the joy of growing your own exotic fruit with this resilient and rewarding Shanxi Li Jujube tree.

Our Shanxi Li Jujube tree is carefully grafted to ensure vigorous growth and early fruit production, providing you with a head start on harvesting these unique, healthy treats. Jujubes are known for their drought tolerance once established, making them a wise choice for gardeners looking for low-maintenance fruit trees. They thrive in a wide range of climates, particularly well-suited for USDA Zones 5-9, and can withstand cold temperatures, making them a truly cold hardy fruit tree. This plant offers both ornamental beauty with its attractive foliage and the practical benefit of a continuous supply of nutritious fruit.

Key Benefits

The Shanxi Li Jujube tree offers a multitude of advantages for any home gardener or fruit enthusiast. Its unique characteristics make it a standout choice for both culinary and landscape purposes, bringing beauty and bounty to your outdoor space.

• Produces Large, Delicious Fruit: Enjoy generously sized jujubes, often over 2 inches, with a crisp, apple-like texture and taste when fresh, becoming wonderfully sweet and date-like when dried. This makes for a versatile snack or ingredient.
• Self-Fruitful and Excellent Pollenizer: This variety produces fruit without needing a second tree, simplifying cultivation. It also significantly boosts the fruit set of other jujube trees in your garden, a key aspect of successful jujube tree care.
• Cold Hardy and Drought Tolerant: Thrives in USDA Zones 5-9 and shows remarkable resilience to cold and drought once established, requiring less water than many other fruit trees. This makes it a sustainable choice for various climates.
• Low Maintenance: Jujube trees are generally easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and pest management, allowing you more time to enjoy your harvest. It’s an ideal choice for those seeking a rewarding yet undemanding Shanxi Li fruit tree.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the tree offers attractive foliage and a pleasing form, adding aesthetic appeal to your landscape throughout the growing season.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Jujubes are packed with Vitamin C, antioxidants, and other beneficial compounds, contributing to a healthy diet directly from your backyard.
• Grafted for Faster Fruiting: Our trees are expertly grafted, ensuring quicker establishment and earlier fruit production compared to seed-grown trees, providing a faster path to enjoying your own fresh jujubes. This is a significant benefit of a grafted jujube plant.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Shanxi Li Jujube tree is relatively straightforward, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Jujubes are remarkably adaptable and forgiving, thriving with minimal fuss once established. For optimal growth and fruit production, select a site with full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. This ensures robust growth and the sweetest, most abundant fruit. They are tolerant of a variety of soil types but perform best in well-draining soil. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage, and sandy soils with compost to enhance water retention and nutrient availability. The ideal pH range is slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0).

Watering is crucial during the establishment phase. For the first year or two after planting, water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once established, the Shanxi Li Jujube tree is highly drought-tolerant and will require less frequent watering, often thriving on natural rainfall. However, supplemental watering during prolonged dry spells, especially when fruit is developing, can significantly improve fruit size and yield. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or an organic compost. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of fruit production. Pruning is generally minimal, focused on shaping the tree, removing dead or crossing branches, and maintaining an open canopy for air circulation and sunlight penetration. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. This grafted jujube plant is naturally resistant to most pests and diseases, simplifying its care routine.

The Shanxi Li Jujube tree is well-suited for USDA Zones 5-9, tolerating winter temperatures down to -10°F to -20°F. In colder regions of its hardiness range, providing some winter protection for young trees, such as mulching around the base, can be beneficial. It requires approximately 200 chill hours, which is easily met in most temperate climates. Monitor for any signs of stress, such as yellowing leaves or unusual spots, though jujubes are generally very hardy. Regular observation is key to addressing any minor issues promptly. Following these simple jujube tree care guidelines will ensure a healthy, productive tree for many years.

Size & Details

This offering is for a Shanxi Li Jujube tree that measures approximately 3 feet tall from the base of the rootball to the tip of the highest branch. It is shipped as a robust, grafted live plant, ready for immediate planting in your garden or a larger container. The tree arrives securely planted in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-developed root system that will help it establish quickly in its new environment. Jujube trees are moderately fast growers, typically adding 1 to 2 feet of height per year under ideal conditions. While initial fruit production can begin within 1-2 years after planting, significant yields are usually observed from the third year onwards.

The mature size of a Shanxi Li fruit tree can vary depending on growing conditions and pruning practices, but they typically reach a height of 15-30 feet with a similar spread if left unpruned. Regular pruning can keep them more compact, making them suitable for smaller garden spaces or even large patio containers. The fruit, which is the largest among popular jujube varieties, is round to oval and can exceed 2 inches in length. This cold hardy fruit tree will provide beautiful green foliage throughout the summer, transitioning to a lovely yellow in the fall before dropping its leaves for winter dormancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get and what size pot does it come in? A: This Shanxi Li Jujube tree is approximately 3 feet tall upon arrival and comes planted in a 3-gallon nursery pot. Mature trees can reach 15-30 feet tall and wide, but can be kept smaller with proper pruning.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? How much sunlight does it need? A: This is an outdoor fruit tree. It requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily, to produce the best fruit.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, the Shanxi Li Jujube tree is considered very easy to care for and is an excellent choice for beginners. It’s drought-tolerant and disease-resistant once established, requiring minimal maintenance.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? Is it shipped in soil? A: Your grafted jujube plant will arrive as a live, healthy tree, securely planted in its 3-gallon pot with soil, ensuring its roots are protected during transit.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this Shanxi Li Jujube tree? A: The best time to plant is in early spring after the last frost, or in early fall before the ground freezes, allowing the tree to establish its root system.
• Q: Can I grow this Shanxi Li fruit tree in a container? A: Yes, you can grow a Shanxi Li Jujube tree in a large container (20-gallon or larger is recommended) for several years, especially if you have limited garden space or live in a colder climate where it needs to be moved indoors during winter.
• Q: What are the USDA Zones for this tree? Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This cold hardy fruit tree is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. If you are within this range, it should comfortably survive winter outdoors.
• Q: How long until this Shanxi Li Jujube tree produces fruit? A: As a grafted plant, it may start producing a small amount of fruit within 1-2 years, with more significant harvests typically beginning in 3-5 years.
• Q: Does this tree need another jujube for pollination? A: No, the Shanxi Li Jujube is self-fruitful, meaning it can produce fruit on its own. However, it also acts as an excellent pollenizer for other jujube varieties, potentially increasing their yields.
• Q: What kind of soil does this Shanxi Li Jujube tree prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil types. Amending with organic matter can improve drainage and fertility.