Li Zao Jujube (*Ziziphus jujuba* 'Li') 14-18 inch tall starter trees grown from tissue culture for an exact match to it's parent. Most Jujube varieties only grow in warm climates. Li Zao Jujube thrives in USDA Zones 6 through 9. This deciduous self-fruitful fruit tree is renowned for its large, sweet fruits and adaptability to various climates. Preferring full sun and well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, it reaches a mature height and spread of 15 to 20 feet. This drought-tolerant tree requires minimal maintenance and is generally resistant to pests and diseases. Self fertile. In late spring to early summer, it produces small, yellowish-green flowers, followed by large, reddish-brown fruits in late summer to early fall. The fruits, often referred to as "Chinese dates," can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in various culinary applications. The fruit is very sweet when ripe. Hot summers are needed to ripen the fruit. If your summers are cooler, pick fruit when half brown and half green before your first frost and bring it inside a warm area to finish ripening. Fruit can be eaten fresh, dried, in preserves, roasted, juiced, boiled as a tea and in baking. Jujubes has been used as a Chinese medicinal herb for over 3,000 years. Google health benefits of Jujube for more detailed information. Its attractive form and glossy green foliage make it a suitable choice for home orchards, edible gardens, or as a specimen tree in landscapes. Shipped dormant without leaves in fall and winter and with leaves in spring and summer. Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge. If your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold or cancel order until temperature improves. All plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Rarely are plants damaged in shipping, but if it happens, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem. We only ship to USA and US Territories addresses. Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon Nursery 8/25