What kind of jujube is the best?

The best fresh jujube varieties to look for include Sugar Cane, Li, Sherwood, Chico, and Honey Jar (the latter reportedly the smallest and juiciest). The best drying varieties are Lang and Shanxi Li.

What is jujube fruit called in English?

Chinese date
Jujube fruit, also known as red or Chinese date, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees (Ziziphus jujuba).

How many types of jujube fruit are there?

16 different Jujube
There are about 16 different Jujube varieties on Jim’s farm. They are all under netting to protect them from both birds and hail, and he has about 500 trees. The three varieties Josh looks at are: Li: the most widely known variety, it produces big, juicy fruit shaped like a plum.

Where does the Massandra jujube fruit come from?

A unique, early-ripening variety from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Massandra™ Jujube bears good crops of large, flavorful, glossy dark brown fruit. Origin: The jujube originated in China where they have been cultivated for more than 4,000 years and where there are over 400 cultivars.

What kind of tree does jujube fruit come from?

Jujube fruit, also known as red or Chinese date, is native to Southern Asia but has become popular around the world. These small round fruits with a seed-containing pit grow on large flowering shrubs or trees ( Ziziphus jujuba ). When ripe, they’re dark red or purple and may appear slightly wrinkled.

What can you do with dried jujube fruit?

Dried jujubes are also commonly sold for use in desserts or to be eaten by themselves like candy, especially in Asia. Still, keep in mind that dried fruits are higher in calories than fresh ones. Also, they’re a concentrated source of sugar, so you should limit them in your diet.

How tall does a jujuba Chinese date tree get?

Ziziphus jujuba. Also known as the Chinese date, Jujubes are elegant small trees to 20’ tall by 12’ wide, with gray bark and shiny, dainty foliage that gives a great autumn display of butter yellow.