Jujube tree seeds

Common name: Ziziphus Jujuba Scientific name: Ziziphus Jujuba Also known as: False Sidr Ziziphus Jujuba is a thorny, perennial tree that reaches about 10 meters in height, with semi-drooping branches and shiny oval leaves. It resembles the Sidr tree and is distinguished by its edible oval fruits. It is famous for being cultivated in the city of Annaba, Algeria. Flower of the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: The flowers are located in leaf axils, ranging from 2 to 10 small yellowish-green flowers, blooming in late spring and summer. Fruit and seeds of the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: Its fruits are oval, reddish when ripe, and the seeds are inside the fruit. Growing season for the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: It is preferred to plant the tree during spring or autumn, but it can be cultivated year-round in moderate climates and agricultural protected areas. Suitable climate and soil for the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: It needs sunny, warm weather. Although affected during frost periods, it resumes activity after the weather warms. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. Method of planting the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: It is propagated by cuttings or seeds. Due to the hardness of the seeds, they are soaked in warm water or scarified to speed up germination. They are planted at a depth of no more than 1 cm and watered regularly until seedlings appear. Its benefits and uses: The Ziziphus Jujuba tree bears edible fruits, and it has many other uses. Original habitat of the Ziziphus Jujuba tree: China.