Small thorny deciduous tree producing date-like fruit eaten fresh (apple-sweet) or dried (date-like). Extraordinarily adaptable across climates.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 6–11 | −23.3 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −18 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–7 | −10 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Drought-tolerant and tolerant of poor or saline soils
- Fresh and dried use are quite different — different cultivars suit each purpose
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Cross-check Jujube (Chinese date) against your zones