Wild Jujube

Ziziphus nummularia, Rhamnaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese JujubeZiziphus zizyphus

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Schubert ChokecherryPrunus virginiana

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Wild ApricotDovyalis zeyheri

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

LocustberryByrsonima lucida

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Mexican PinyonPinus cembroides

Nurse PlantWind ProtectionShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionDrought ToleranceErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidBlood Sugar Regulation

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Jujube grow in?

Wild Jujube grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Wild Jujube?

Good companions for Wild Jujube include Chinese Jujube, Schubert Chokecherry, Wild Apricot, Locustberry, Mexican Pinyon.

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