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

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Large bush or small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
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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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