The Li Jujube Tree is one of the most popular jujube varieties, prized for producing some of the largest fruit of any jujube. Its round fruit is larger than Lang and develops a rich reddish-brown skin as it ripens. Enjoy the fruit crisp like an apple when picked early, or allow it to fully mature into a sweet, chewy treat with a date-like texture in the fall.

In addition to its delicious fruit, the Li Jujube is an attractive landscape tree with a graceful form and distinctive zig-zag branches that add year-round interest to the home orchard.

Li is self-fertile, so it will produce fruit on its own, but planting it with a Lang Jujube will increase pollination and result in heavier harvests.

Jujube trees are among the easiest fruit trees to grow. They are highly drought tolerant once established, naturally resistant to most pests and diseases, and thrive in long, hot summers. Despite their love of heat, they are remarkably cold hardy and require only 150 chill hours to produce fruit. Mature trees typically reach 15 to 20 feet tall and grow best in well-drained soil with half-day to full sun.

Pollinator: Self-Fertile (Lang recommended for increased yields)
Zones: 5–10
Chill Hours: 150