Dong Jujube Plant – Ziziphus jujuba Live Bare Root Tree | 24–32 Inches Tall | Winter Jujube Chinese Date | 沾化冬棗 テンカとうそう

Grow one of the finest fresh-eating jujubes with this live Dong Jujube plant, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Also known as Winter Jujube or 沾化冬棗（テンカとうそう）, this premium Chinese date variety from Zhanhua County, Shandong Province is highly prized for its crisp texture, exceptional sweetness, and refreshing juicy flavor. Often considered one of the best fresh-eating jujubes, Dong Jujube produces attractive round fruit rich in nutrients and delicious straight from the tree. Grafted on hardy wild jujube rootstock for vigor and adaptability, these productive trees may begin fruiting in the same year they are planted with proper care. Ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and home fruit gardens, Dong Jujube trees are easy to grow and highly rewarding. You will receive a healthy live bare root tree similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Dong Jujube tree
✔️ Height: approximately 24–32 inches tall
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Grafted on wild jujube rootstock
✔️ Healthy, dormant fruit tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Dong Jujube, Winter Jujube, Chinese Date
Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Dong Zao’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred (6–8 hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
Watering: Regular watering during establishment
Mature Height: 10–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
Pollination: Self-fertile
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage for the best fruit quality and sweetness. Mature trees are drought tolerant, but regular watering during establishment encourages faster growth and earlier fruiting.