Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube)

Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) yellow fruit on branch close up with green leaves
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) round yellow fruit hanging among small smooth dark green leaves

Botanical name: Ziziphus spina-christi

Common names: Arabian jujube, Syrian Christ thorn

Family: Rhamnaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunThorny or spinyEdible plantDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

This sacred tree is considered the most important tree at all for producing honey. This honey has several merits and fragrant smell. This tree is planted for garnish, shade and its sweet fruits.

Similar plants: Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube)


Image gallery: 5 images
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) yellow flower and green leaves close up plant branch
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) showing clusters of tiny yellow flower buds and smooth green leaves
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) green tree with small round yellow fruit on the branches
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) with round fruit hanging from slender branches among dense green leaves
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) green fruit and leaves on a thorny brown branch
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) round fruit and oval green leaves grow on woody brown stems.
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) yellow green fruit and slender branches against blue sky
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) branches carrying round yellow fruit among small green oval leaves
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) green round fruit on brown thorny branch close up
Ziziphus spina-christi (Arabian jujube) round green fruit attached to a thin woody thorny branch


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