Item Number: FT244
Jujube Shanxi Li Tree
Jujube Shanxi Li Tree
Large jujubes with bold flavor
Shanxi Li jujube trees are prized for their extra-large fruit, known for its crisp texture and sweet, mildly tangy flavor. These fruits are excellent for fresh eating, offering a satisfying crunch, or can be dried into chewy, nutrient-packed snacks. The tree thrives in hot, arid conditions, making it a resilient choice for challenging climates. Shanxi Li is partially self-fruitful but benefits from planting near another variety, such as Li or Lang, for increased yields. The tree’s glossy leaves and small, fragrant flowers make it an attractive addition to gardens or orchards. With its high-quality fruit and reliable performance, Shanxi Li is a standout variety for jujube lovers.
- Standard root stock
- Zones: 5-10
- Chill hours: 150
- Harvest: Late September
- Looks: Usually of 2" long and round, shiny reddish-brown, date-like fruit.
- Personality: Great sweet apple flavor.
- Facts of note: Resembles dates when candied and dried. Attractive, easy-to-grow tree: hardy, drought-resistant, good in hot desert regions. Requires long, hot summer. Better for fresh eating than the Li (FT246).
- Pollination: Self-fruitful
Ideal Growing Conditions
For ideal growing conditions, the Shanxi Li jujube thrives in well-drained soils with plenty of sun and warm summers. Jujube trees prefer poorly drained soil for root growth but should not be planted in areas prone to moisture accumulation, as they can suffer from poor drainage. Newly planted trees should be supported by compost and pruned regularly to encourage healthy growth. These self-fruitful trees produce sweet, crisp fruit with a sweet apple flavor, resembling date-like fruit when dried or candied. The trees are hardy and can withstand winter dormancy, but they need a long growing season and heat to properly set fruit. Plant in well-drained soils and ensure adequate sun exposure to maximize fruit production and the shiny reddish-brown fruits that ripen in late summer or early fall. To encourage stronger growth, avoid areas with clay or poorly drained soil that can cause issues with roots, and keep an eye out for any pests such as ants or insects that may affect the trees. A graft union should be placed above the ground to ensure better root health.
Pollination and Yield
The Shanxi Li jujube is self-fruitful, meaning it can set fruit without cross-pollination, but planting it near another variety like Li or Lang can enhance fruit production. These hardy jujube trees thrive in well-drained soils and require warm summers and plenty of sun for optimal growth. The newly planted tree may take a season or two to establish, but once mature, it produces date-like fruit with a sweet apple flavor that ripens in late summer. Proper care, including pruning, managing root suckers, and avoiding poorly drained soil, will ensure a robust crop of shiny reddish-brown fruits, perfect for fresh eating, drying, or making candied treats. Winter dormancy helps the trees conserve energy for the next growing season, while their deciduous nature means they shed leaves in fall, preparing for the cooler months ahead.
Harvesting and Use
The Shanxi Li jujube produces large, crisp fruits with a sweet apple flavor that ripen in late summer, typically around late September. These jujube trees are hardy and self-fruitful, but planting them near another variety like Li or Lang can increase fruit production. The fruit is often harvested when it reaches its shiny reddish-brown color and can be eaten fresh or dried into date-like fruit, which resembles candied dates when processed. After harvest, the trees enter winter dormancy, allowing them to conserve energy for the next growing season. For best results, ensure the trees are planted in well-drained soils, avoiding areas with poorly drained soil or excess moisture. With proper care, including managing root suckers and pruning, the Shanxi Li can be an excellent addition to your garden, offering both a delicious harvest and a resilient, attractive tree.
Growing and Care Tips
To grow healthy Shanxi Li jujube trees, plant them in well-drained soils with plenty of sun and warm summers to ensure robust fruit production. Avoid poorly drained soil and areas with excessive moisture, as this can lead to root rot. Jujube trees thrive with minimal care but should be pruned to remove root suckers and encourage a strong structure. After a newly planted tree establishes its roots, it will begin to set fruit in a few seasons, producing sweet and crisp fruits with a sweet apple flavor. These trees are self-fruitful, but planting near other varieties like Li can enhance yields. During the growing season, be mindful of pests like ants and insects that may affect the flowers and fruit. To maximize growth, add compost to enrich the soil, and ensure the graft union remains above the ground for optimal health.
Why Buy Shanxi Li Jujube Tree From Us?
When you purchase a Shanxi Li jujube tree from us, you're getting a hardy, drought-resistant tree that thrives in warm summers and well-drained soils, perfect for producing large, sweet fruits with a sweet apple flavor. Our trees are carefully grown and shipped as bare root plants, ensuring they establish strong roots and are ready for optimal fruit production. We provide healthy Shanxi Li jujube trees that are self-fruitful and resistant to pests and root suckers, making them ideal for a low-maintenance garden or orchard, while also offering a satisfying harvest of date-like fruit that can be eaten fresh or dried into candied snacks.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
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Description
Description
Shanxi Li jujube trees are prized for their extra-large fruit, known for its crisp texture and sweet, mildly tangy flavor. These fruits are excellent for fresh eating, offering a satisfying crunch, or can be dried into chewy, nutrient-packed snacks. The tree thrives in hot, arid conditions, making it a resilient choice for challenging climates. Shanxi Li is partially self-fruitful but benefits from planting near another variety, such as Li or Lang, for increased yields. The tree’s glossy leaves and small, fragrant flowers make it an attractive addition to gardens or orchards. With its high-quality fruit and reliable performance, Shanxi Li is a standout variety for jujube lovers.
- Standard root stock
- Zones: 5-10
- Chill hours: 150
- Harvest: Late September
- Looks: Usually of 2" long and round, shiny reddish-brown, date-like fruit.
- Personality: Great sweet apple flavor.
- Facts of note: Resembles dates when candied and dried. Attractive, easy-to-grow tree: hardy, drought-resistant, good in hot desert regions. Requires long, hot summer. Better for fresh eating than the Li (FT246).
- Pollination: Self-fruitful
Ideal Growing Conditions
For ideal growing conditions, the Shanxi Li jujube thrives in well-drained soils with plenty of sun and warm summers. Jujube trees prefer poorly drained soil for root growth but should not be planted in areas prone to moisture accumulation, as they can suffer from poor drainage. Newly planted trees should be supported by compost and pruned regularly to encourage healthy growth. These self-fruitful trees produce sweet, crisp fruit with a sweet apple flavor, resembling date-like fruit when dried or candied. The trees are hardy and can withstand winter dormancy, but they need a long growing season and heat to properly set fruit. Plant in well-drained soils and ensure adequate sun exposure to maximize fruit production and the shiny reddish-brown fruits that ripen in late summer or early fall. To encourage stronger growth, avoid areas with clay or poorly drained soil that can cause issues with roots, and keep an eye out for any pests such as ants or insects that may affect the trees. A graft union should be placed above the ground to ensure better root health.
Pollination and Yield
The Shanxi Li jujube is self-fruitful, meaning it can set fruit without cross-pollination, but planting it near another variety like Li or Lang can enhance fruit production. These hardy jujube trees thrive in well-drained soils and require warm summers and plenty of sun for optimal growth. The newly planted tree may take a season or two to establish, but once mature, it produces date-like fruit with a sweet apple flavor that ripens in late summer. Proper care, including pruning, managing root suckers, and avoiding poorly drained soil, will ensure a robust crop of shiny reddish-brown fruits, perfect for fresh eating, drying, or making candied treats. Winter dormancy helps the trees conserve energy for the next growing season, while their deciduous nature means they shed leaves in fall, preparing for the cooler months ahead.
Harvesting and Use
The Shanxi Li jujube produces large, crisp fruits with a sweet apple flavor that ripen in late summer, typically around late September. These jujube trees are hardy and self-fruitful, but planting them near another variety like Li or Lang can increase fruit production. The fruit is often harvested when it reaches its shiny reddish-brown color and can be eaten fresh or dried into date-like fruit, which resembles candied dates when processed. After harvest, the trees enter winter dormancy, allowing them to conserve energy for the next growing season. For best results, ensure the trees are planted in well-drained soils, avoiding areas with poorly drained soil or excess moisture. With proper care, including managing root suckers and pruning, the Shanxi Li can be an excellent addition to your garden, offering both a delicious harvest and a resilient, attractive tree.
Growing and Care Tips
To grow healthy Shanxi Li jujube trees, plant them in well-drained soils with plenty of sun and warm summers to ensure robust fruit production. Avoid poorly drained soil and areas with excessive moisture, as this can lead to root rot. Jujube trees thrive with minimal care but should be pruned to remove root suckers and encourage a strong structure. After a newly planted tree establishes its roots, it will begin to set fruit in a few seasons, producing sweet and crisp fruits with a sweet apple flavor. These trees are self-fruitful, but planting near other varieties like Li can enhance yields. During the growing season, be mindful of pests like ants and insects that may affect the flowers and fruit. To maximize growth, add compost to enrich the soil, and ensure the graft union remains above the ground for optimal health.
Why Buy Shanxi Li Jujube Tree From Us?
When you purchase a Shanxi Li jujube tree from us, you're getting a hardy, drought-resistant tree that thrives in warm summers and well-drained soils, perfect for producing large, sweet fruits with a sweet apple flavor. Our trees are carefully grown and shipped as bare root plants, ensuring they establish strong roots and are ready for optimal fruit production. We provide healthy Shanxi Li jujube trees that are self-fruitful and resistant to pests and root suckers, making them ideal for a low-maintenance garden or orchard, while also offering a satisfying harvest of date-like fruit that can be eaten fresh or dried into candied snacks.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
The Jujube originated in China and its fruits are often referred to as Chinese Dates. It withstands wide ranging temperatures; from over 100° F in summertime to -28° F during winter dormancy. Require minimal chill and plentiful summer sun and heat to set fruit. A small, deciduous tree, growing 20-40 feet, it is well protected from late spring frosts by delayed budding. Prefer sandy, well-drained soils and while tolerating many soil types, do less well in heavy, poorly drained soil. Drought tolerant, but better crop with regular water. Winter prune to maintain plant health. Few pest problems. Immature fruit is green and ripens to yellow-green with mahogany-colored spots and becomes red, softening and wrinkling when fully ripe. Most prefer eating before fully ripe. High in Vitamin C. Please note that Jujube trees have thorns. Suggested plant spacing is 10 feet apart.
Please Note: Although most of our bare-root trees arrive to our warehouse in mid-December, there are a few varieties that will not arrive until mid-January. If you order any of those varieties along with varieties that arrive in mid-December, your order will be delayed for shipment until mid-January. If you'd like us to split your shipments, please contact us at (888) 784-1722 or orderdesk@groworganic.com. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
