Jujube, Chinese date
Zizyphus jujuba Miller
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family)
Description
Jujube, sometimes called Chinese date, is a small deciduous tree with both recurve (cat claw like) and straight thorns. It has bark that is thin, smooth, and gray with shallow furrows. Its leaves are shiny with slightly scalloped edges on zigzag branches. It grows aggressively in thickets from underground rhizomes.
In May, singular or sometimes small clusters of flowers emerge from the base of the leaves. Its cherry to plum sized fruit turns from green to brown.
Habitat
Jujube is an exotic invasive species and is found in various soil types including alkaline soils.
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Plant Characteristics
Seed Type: Fruit/Berry
Duration: Perennial
Stem Texture: Prickly, Spiny, or Thorny
Growth Habit: Shrub (Woody), Tree
Leaf Shape
: Simple with Pinnate or Parallel Venation
Season: Warm
Distribution
: 01 - Pineywoods, 02 - Gulf Prairies and Marshes, 03 - Post Oak Savannah, 04 - Blackland Prairies, 05 - Cross Timbers and Prairies, 06 - South Texas Plains, 07 - Edwards Plateau
Distributions
Distribution refers to the ecological region in Texas that a plant has been found. You can also view a clickable map.
Collection: Brush and Weeds
