Jujube bears fruit for ten years, and ripens in September 9- 10/0 every year. The peel changes from cyan to yellow, and the fruit hangs on the top of a tall tree, which is not convenient for climbing trees to pick. Therefore, fruit farmers usually wait for windy weather, carry baskets on their backs and go to the mountains to pick it up. Moreover, it must be cooked to be delicious. It tastes a little sweet when eaten raw, with acid in the sweetness, which is very appetizing.

The stone of Zizyphus jujuba is big and hard, and there are five small eyes at the top, and there are five seeds in it, like five eyes, which run through holes from beginning to end. The "Bodhi" made from it means auspiciousness, which is what antique lovers often say.

growing environment

Born in hillsides, hills or ravines at an altitude of 300-2000 meters, it has been introduced to Nanjing. The vertical distribution is mostly below 1000 meters above sea level, and the upper limit is 1600 meters. Likes light and requires a humid environment. It requires a wide range of heat, which can grow from tropical to mid-subtropical and can withstand light frost.

This species grows fast, has strong adaptability, likes sunshine and is slightly tolerant to shade; Like warm and humid climate, not cold-resistant; It is suitable for being born in deep and fertile acid or neutral soil with good drainage, and is not resistant to waterlogging. Shallow roots, strong germination, rapid growth, tree age can reach more than 300 years.