Dong Jujube Tree – Ziziphus jujuba Live Bare Root | 24–32 Inches Tall | Grafted Winter Jujube (Zhanhua Dong Zao) | Chinese Date Fruit Tree

Grow one of the finest fresh-eating jujube varieties with this live Dong Jujube Tree (Ziziphus jujuba), shipped bare root and ready for planting. Also known as Winter Jujube or Zhanhua Dong Zao, this premium Chinese Date variety is prized for its exceptionally crisp texture, refreshing sweetness, and excellent nutritional value.

Each tree is grafted onto hardy Wild Jujube rootstock for improved vigor and adaptability. Standing approximately 24–32 inches tall, this young fruit tree is ideal for home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard gardens. With proper care and favorable growing conditions, Dong Jujube trees may begin producing fruit as early as the first year after planting.

You will receive a healthy bare root tree similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Dong Jujube tree
• ✔️ Height: approximately 24–32 inches
• ✔️ Bare root, grafted on Wild Jujube rootstock
• ✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dong Jujube, Winter Jujube, Chinese Date
Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree (bare root)
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
Mature Height: 15–25 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–10
Container Friendly: Yes, when pruned and grown in a large container

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root tree as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting, place it in a sunny location with well-draining soil, and water deeply after planting. Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture while keeping it away from the trunk.