{"title":"Jujube Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"seasonal-plant-offers\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Root Tree Shipping Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy six eligible bare root trees and receive free standard shipping to the lower 48. Review the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bareroot-tree-terms\"\u003eDormant Plants \u0026amp; Trees Terms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ecurrent shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for eligibility, exclusions, timing, and claim requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop bare root jujube trees for fruit that can be enjoyed fresh or allowed to develop a date-like texture as it matures. Jujubes are useful choices for many warm, sunny gardens, but variety and site matching still matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Bare Root Jujube Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview USDA zone and chill-hour guidance for the selected variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare fruit flavor, size and harvest period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck pollination recommendations; another compatible variety may improve production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with well-drained soil and allow room for mature growth. Use the individual product page for current size, rootstock and pollination details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-navigation-links\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bareroot-trees\"\u003eAll Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/persimmon-trees\"\u003ePersimmon Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulberry-trees\"\u003eMulberry Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-chill-bare-root-trees\"\u003eLow-Chill Trees\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bare-root-or-potted-nut-trees\"\u003eNut Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- bare-root-tree-guides-v1 --\u003e\u003csection class=\"bare-root-tree-guides\" aria-label=\"Fruit tree guides\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eJujube Tree Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/growing-jujube-trees-and-how-to-use-the-fruit\"\u003eHow to Grow Jujube Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jujube-lang-standard","title":"Lang Jujube Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eLang is a classic drying jujube, valued for pear-shaped fruit that develops its richest character after it wrinkles and cures. The medium-to-large fruit begins green, turns reddish brown, and has firm flesh with mild sweetness when fresh. As it dries, the texture becomes soft and chewy while the flavor deepens into the warm, concentrated character associated with Chinese dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat transformation makes Lang especially useful for long-term storage, baking, tea, soups, and traditional recipes, though partially dried fruit can also be enjoyed as a snack. The tree is durable, productive, and attractive, with fine foliage and late spring flowers that help it avoid some early frost problems. Its tolerance of heat, drought, and varied soils makes it a practical choice for challenging orchard sites. For gardeners interested in preserving and cooking with jujubes, Lang provides a dependable crop designed for exactly that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil with space for a standard tree. Train a strong framework while young and prune for airflow and harvesting access. Established trees tolerate dry conditions, though steady moisture during fruit development supports crop quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLang requires Li or another compatible jujube for reliable pollination. Pairing it with a strong fresh-eating variety also creates a useful orchard combination: crisp fruit for immediate enjoyment and Lang fruit for drying and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLang Jujube Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large, pear-shaped fruit that ripens reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm and mildly sweet fresh; soft, chewy, and richly flavored when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying, storage, baking, tea, soups, and traditional recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late August to mid-October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 100 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires Li or another compatible jujube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-li-standard\"\u003eLi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-honey-jar-std-tr\"\u003eHoney Jar\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-sugar-cane-std-tr\"\u003eSugar Cane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with a compatible jujube and allow fruit to wrinkle for the best dried quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lang was among the Chinese jujube cultivars introduced to the United States through federal plant-exploration work in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543323107441,"sku":"FT245","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT245.jpg?v=1747085915"},{"product_id":"jujube-li-standard","title":"Li Jujube Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eLi is one of the best all-purpose jujubes for a home orchard, combining large fruit, crisp fresh-eating texture, and excellent dried quality. The plump, round fruit ripens from green to reddish brown and offers a refreshing apple-like crunch with mild honey sweetness. Pick it firm for snacking, slicing, and lunchboxes, or let the fruit wrinkle and dry for a chewy, richer, date-like treat. Its generous size makes preparation easy, whether the harvest is destined for baking, tea, storage, or eating directly beneath the tree. Fine leaves and small late-spring flowers give Li an attractive, airy canopy, while exceptional heat tolerance and drought resistance make the tree dependable in climates that challenge many conventional fruits. For new jujube growers, Li is an especially welcoming introduction: productive, adaptable, versatile in the kitchen, and satisfying at multiple stages of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil with room for a standard tree. Develop a sturdy framework when young, then prune for airflow and convenient picking. Once established, Li tolerates drought, but regular water during fruit development supports larger, juicier fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLi is self-fruitful and can produce alone. Another jujube can increase pollinator activity and may enhance production; Li is also a particularly useful pollinizer for Lang, making the pair a practical orchard combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLi Jujube Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, plump, round fruit that ripens reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and apple-like with mild honey sweetness; chewy when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, slicing, drying, baking, tea, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early September to mid-October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 100 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another jujube may improve activity and production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-lang-standard\"\u003eLang\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-honey-jar-std-tr\"\u003eHoney Jar\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-ga866-tree-standard\"\u003eGA 866\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, and structural pruning while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Li came to American orchards through early USDA introductions of named Chinese jujube cultivars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543323500657,"sku":"FT246","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT246.jpg?v=1747085912"},{"product_id":"jujube-honey-jar-std-tr","title":"Jujube Honey Jar Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney Jar proves that small fruit can deliver enormous flavor. Its round-to-slightly-elongated jujubes have thin, glossy skin and exceptionally crisp, juicy flesh packed with honeyed sweetness. Fresh from the tree, they snap like miniature apples and are easy to eat out of hand; left to wrinkle or dried after picking, they turn chewy and date-like, concentrating their sugars even further. Their petite size makes them ideal for lunchboxes, grazing in the garden, drying whole, baking, or steeping into sweet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tree itself has fine, attractive foliage and a productive habit that fits naturally into edible landscapes. Like other jujubes, it handles summer heat and becomes impressively drought tolerant once established. For gardeners who prioritize fresh-eating quality, Honey Jar is a particularly charming choice—abundant, intensely sweet, and wonderfully crisp at the stage when most people first discover how enjoyable jujubes can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a full-sun site with well-drained soil and room for a standard tree. Establish a balanced framework while young, then prune lightly for access and airflow. Regular moisture during fruit development helps produce the juiciest crop, although established trees tolerate dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney Jar is self-fruitful and can produce alone. Another jujube nearby can increase pollinator activity and may support a fuller crop while providing larger fruit or a better drying variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJujube Honey Jar Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, round-to-oval fruit with thin, glossy skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally crisp, juicy, and honey sweet when fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh snacking, drying whole, baking, tea, and preserves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid- to late September, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 200 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another jujube can encourage more pollinator activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-li-standard\"\u003eLi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-ga866-tree-standard\"\u003eGA 866\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-sugar-cane-std-tr\"\u003eSugar Cane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, and regular water while fruit is sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey Jar is a Chinese jujube cultivar whose English market name translates its association with exceptionally sweet fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21549084541041,"sku":"FT243","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT243_-_Jujube_Honey_Jar_Tree.png?v=1766133459"},{"product_id":"jujube-shanxi-li-std-tr","title":"Jujube Shanxi Li Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eShanxi Li is a showpiece jujube, producing extra-large fruit with the crisp bite and honeyed apple flavor that make fresh jujubes so appealing. The rounded fruit can reach impressive size, coloring from green to glossy reddish brown as it ripens. At the crisp stage, its firm, juicy flesh offers sweetness with a mild tang; later, the fruit can be dried into a chewy snack with deeper, date-like richness. Its size makes each piece satisfying for fresh eating and especially useful for slicing, drying, baking, or adding to autumn platters. Small fragrant flowers and glossy leaves give the tree a refined appearance, while its tolerance of heat and dry conditions makes it surprisingly resilient. For gardeners who want jujube fruit with visual impact as well as excellent eating quality, Shanxi Li brings together scale, crunch, sweetness, and dependable orchard character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil with space for a standard tree. Jujubes are adaptable once established, but consistent water during fruit development encourages larger fruit. Train young branches into a strong framework and prune for light, airflow, and convenient harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShanxi Li is self-fruitful and can produce as a single tree. A second jujube can increase pollinator traffic and may improve production while adding a smaller, earlier, or sweeter fruit to the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJujube Shanxi Li Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra-large, round fruit that ripens glossy reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, juicy, sweet, and mildly tangy when fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, slicing, drying, baking, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late September, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 200 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; another jujube can encourage more pollinator activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-honey-jar-std-tr\"\u003eHoney Jar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-li-standard\"\u003eLi\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-sugar-cane-std-tr\"\u003eSugar Cane\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, structural pruning, and steady water while fruit sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanxi Li takes its name from China’s Shanxi Province, an important historic center of jujube cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21549085425777,"sku":"FT244","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT244800.jpg?v=1747082203"},{"product_id":"jujube-sugar-cane-std-tr","title":"Jujube Sugar Cane Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Cane earns its name with small-to-medium fruit that delivers intense sweetness and a clean, satisfying crunch. The rounded-to-oblong jujubes ripen from green to reddish brown, with thin edible skin surrounding crisp, juicy flesh. Fresh from the tree, they offer the lively texture of an apple in a compact package; as they wrinkle or dry, their sugars concentrate and the fruit becomes chewy and date-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis range makes Sugar Cane excellent for garden snacking, drying, baking, tea, and pantry storage. Fine green foliage gives the tree a graceful look, and its vigor, heat tolerance, and ability to handle dry conditions once established make it well suited to demanding sites. For growers who want a productive jujube with standout sweetness and multiple ways to enjoy the crop, Sugar Cane offers both immediate fresh-eating pleasure and excellent dried-fruit potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive Sugar Cane full sun and well-drained soil with room for a standard tree. Establish a sturdy framework while young and prune for accessible harvest. Although mature jujubes tolerate drought, regular water during flowering and fruit development supports a stronger, juicier crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSugar Cane is partly self-fruitful. Planting another jujube with overlapping bloom is the best way to increase cross-pollination and may improve the quantity and consistency of the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJujube Sugar Cane Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-to-medium rounded or oblong fruit that ripens reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely sweet, crisp, and juicy when fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, baking, tea, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early September to mid-October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 150 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partly self-fruitful; another jujube is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-li-standard\"\u003eLi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-honey-jar-std-tr\"\u003eHoney Jar\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-lang-standard\"\u003eLang\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, and regular water during bloom and fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar Cane is a Chinese jujube selection whose English name emphasizes the cultivar’s sugarcane-like sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21549537591409,"sku":"FT249","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT249_Jujube-Sugar-Cane2-800x800.jpg?v=1766095624"},{"product_id":"jujube-ga866-tree-standard","title":"Jujube GA 866 Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eGA 866 is a jujube for fruit lovers who measure sweetness by intensity. Its elongated, reddish-brown fruit develops dense, crisp flesh with an exceptionally high sugar level and a fresh flavor often compared to a very sweet apple. Eaten directly from the tree, the fruit has an appealing snap and concentrated juice; allowed to wrinkle or dried after harvest, it becomes chewy, richer, and date-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat transformation makes GA 866 equally useful for fresh snacking, drying, baking, and storing for cool-season use. Fine, glossy foliage gives the tree a graceful texture in the landscape, while its tolerance of heat and dry conditions makes it a practical orchard choice. For gardeners interested in premium jujube flavor, GA 866 offers a memorable combination of crispness, extraordinary sweetness, and the versatility to be enjoyed at several stages of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun and well-drained soil with room for a standard tree. Jujubes tolerate heat, drought, and less-than-perfect soils once established, but regular water during fruit development supports size and quality. Prune while young to establish a strong, harvestable framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGA 866 is partly self-fruitful, but another jujube with overlapping bloom is recommended for better production. Li, Lang, or Honey Jar can increase cross-pollination while adding a different fruit size and harvest experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJujube GA 866 Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, elongated fruit that ripens reddish brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally sweet, dense, and crisp when fresh; chewy and date-like when dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, drying, baking, tea, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-September – late October, with timing varying by region and season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 200 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partly self-fruitful; better production with another jujube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers or companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-li-standard\"\u003eLi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-lang-standard\"\u003eLang\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jujube-honey-jar-std-tr\"\u003eHoney Jar\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, excellent drainage, and structural pruning while young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e GA 866 traces to the USDA plant-introduction collection at Chico, California; its code-like name preserves the experimental selection designation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit and Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39518911594609,"sku":"FT343","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT343.png?v=1747081708"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/ft249-web_525c3372-8259-4d66-90d6-5150589be2e1.jpg?v=1786831000","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/jujube-trees.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}