Ziziphus Jujuba (Chinese date tree)

Description

The Chinese jujube is an evergreenÿor in dry periodsÿdeciduous, up to 15 meters highÿshrubÿofÿtree. In autumn, these leaves take on a yellow color. The hanging branches of the jujube are covered with a fluffy hair, and they grow zigzagging between the successive leaves.

The jujube bears drupes that vary greatly in shape and size. They are round to pear-shaped and unripe green in color. During ripening, the fruit turns from green to golden yellow with reddish-brown spots. The ripened fruit is completely red. Shortly after this, the fruit softens and begins to wrinkle.