Ziziphus mauritiana

Ziziphus

Rhamnaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

🌱 Beginner Friendly

🍎 Edible

Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana) is a tough, drought-adaptable fruit tree that performs best in full sun and well-drained soils in warm subtropical to tropical climates. Once established it requires minimal watering and tolerates poor or sandy soils, making it a resilient choice for low-maintenance edible landscapes. Prune after fruiting to shape the canopy and encourage productive new growth the following season.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

240″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days Once Established • Water Thoroughly At Planting And Establishment; Once Mature, Allow Soil To Dry Significantly Between Waterings

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Algeria

Andaman Is.

Assam

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Benin

Brazil North

Burkina

Cambodia

Cape Verde

Cayman Is.

Central African Repu

Chad

Chagos Archipelago

China South-Central

China Southeast

Colombia

Costa Rica

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Birds

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

🍎 Edible fruit

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

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