20 ASIAN DATE Jujube Ziziphus Spinosa Common Chinese Tsao Red Fruit Tree Seeds

Description:
Name: Asian Date
Other common names: Jujube, Chinese Date, Tsao, Spiny Jujube, Common Date, Sour Date
Scientific name: Ziziphus Jujuba Spinosa syn. Ziziphus Sativa Spinosa, Ziziphus Spinosa, Ziziphus Vulgaris Spinosa
Color: Greenish Yellow Flowers, Red Fruit
Plant seeds: Fall sow or cold stratify
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Harvest: Fall (October in the Northern Hemisphere)
Hardiness zone: 6 – 11
Plant height: 15 – 30 feet
Plant spacing: 15 – 30 feet
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 20 seeds
Additional information:
These large shrubs or small trees originate from Southeast Europe and parts of Asia. They are valued for their edible fruit, which has a taste reminiscent of plums and dates. The 1-inch fruit starts out green and turns red, becoming wrinkly when dried. Consumed globally, dates are enjoyed fresh, dried, or candied. They are also used in making syrup, tea, juice, and jam, and are incorporated into breads and puddings. Ziziphus Spinosa is notably more cold-tolerant than other species and can withstand heat and drought. It grows in a variety of conditions, from desert to alpine environments, and tolerates most soil types, including rocky, sandy, and heavy clay. While the branches are spiny, the tree features small, fragrant yellow flowers and shiny, dark green leaves that are fragrant and used in potpourri.