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