Shanxi Li Giant Jujube Tree – Ziziphus jujuba Live Bare Root Tree | 3 Feet Tall | Extra Large Chinese Date Variety | Pear Jujube Fruit Tree | 临猗梨枣
Grow one of the largest and most popular jujube varieties with this live Shanxi Li Giant Jujube Tree, shipped bare root and ready for planting. Also known as Pear Jujube or 临猗梨枣, this exceptional Chinese date variety produces impressively large round fruit often exceeding 2 inches in size. The crisp fresh fruit has a sweet apple-like flavor and becomes even sweeter when dried. Shanxi Li is self-fruitful and also serves as an excellent pollinizer for other jujube varieties, making it a valuable addition to home orchards. Hardy, productive, and easy to grow, this tree thrives in a wide range of climates and is ideal for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, and patio growing with proper pruning. 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 Shanxi Li Giant Jujube Tree
✔️ Height: approximately 3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ Healthy, dormant fruit tree
✔️ Extra large jujube variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Shanxi Li Jujube, Pear Jujube, Chinese Date
Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Shanxi Li’
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: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
Chill Hours: Approximately 200 hours
Pollination: Self-fruitful and good pollinizer for other jujubes
Container Friendly: Yes, with pruning and proper care
💡 Care Tip: Soak bare roots before planting and provide full sun for the sweetest fruit and strongest growth. Mature trees are drought tolerant and require minimal maintenance once established.