| Another recent introduction from Northern China, bringing greater hardiness in Jujubes to North America. Qiyue Xian Jujube is very early to ripen and produce medium sized dark brown, sweet fruits. Pollinate with Li or Lang. Also known as the variety 'Autumn Beauty'. A recent introduction from Northern China, bringing greater hardiness in Jujubes to North America.
ZONE: 5-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Blooms with tiny green flowers midsummer. Requires another variety to pollinate such as Li or Lang. Mid-season ripening – September.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
REQUIRES full sun, regular heat, balanced moisture during establishment; reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost occasionally. Will tolerate extreme heat and poor soils and still fruit well. No pruning needed. Only remove dead wood, suckers below graft union, and spreading root suckers that may spring up around root zone. Exclude ants at every opportunity. Trees drought tolerant once established - can produce on 8" of rain yearly, but need 20"+ during initial 5 years in-ground. Mid to late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 400 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 8-10’.
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity* | 