The Jujuba tree tolerates a wide range of temperatures and rainfall, though it requires hot summers and sufficient water for acceptable fruiting. Unlike most of the other species in the genus, it tolerates fairly cold winters, surviving temperatures down to about -15 C. This enables the jujube to grow in desert habitats, provided there is access to underground water through the summer. Virtually no temperature seems to be too high in summertime.
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Also known as the Chinese date, Jujuba trees are elegant small trees to 20 tall by 12 wide, with gray bark and shiny, dainty foliage that gives a nice autumn display of butter yellow. Jujube trees can thrive under the harshest conditions and are self-fertile although they have greater yield with another variety nearby and the abundant fruits are sweet and crunchy. Jujubes can dry on the tree for future use. Both fresh and dried fruit are packed for use and are full of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. They are used in traditional Chinese medicine to kill internal parasites, promote liver function and improve the pulmonary system.