Abyssinian Jujube

Ziziphus abyssinica, Rhamnaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Round-leaved JujubeZiziphus rotundifolia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mopane TreeColophospermum mopane

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Alexandrian SennaSenna alexandrina

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Woolly CaperCapparis tomentosa

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion ControlWindbreakLiving Fence

Edible Parts

FruitLeavesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive HealthAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Abyssinian Jujube grow in?

Abyssinian Jujube grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

Is Abyssinian Jujube a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Abyssinian Jujube is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Abyssinian Jujube?

Good companions for Abyssinian Jujube include Round-leaved Jujube, Mopane Tree, Alexandrian Senna, Woolly Caper.

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