{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/jujube-ga866-tree-standard","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}