{"title":"Jujubes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jujube-lang","title":"Jujube Lang","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Lang Jujube\u003c\/strong\u003e (often called the \"Chinese Date\") is a deciduous fruit tree that produces large, pear-shaped fruit with a unique transition. Picked early, the fruit is crisp and tart-sweet like a gourmet apple; left to mature, they turn a deep mahogany and dry on the branch into a rich, sugary \"date.\" The foliage is oval and bright green with a wavy texture. In the late spring, it produces small inconspicuous yellow star shaped blossoms. However, the Lang Jujube's most distinctive feature is its \"zig-zag\" branch pattern and deeply fissured bark. This feature provides a sophisticated, sculptural silhouette in the landscape even during its winter dormancy. This powerhouse fruit tree is virtually immune to pests and diseases, thrives in poor or alkaline soils, and can easily withstand summer temperatures exceeding 110°F as well as sub-zero winters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 31.3157%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 68.6682%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eZiziphus jujuba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lang'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Oval, and Glossy. Bright lime-green with a waxy texture. They turn a brilliant clear yellow in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers: \u003c\/strong\u003eInconspicuous Yellow. Small, fragrant, star-shaped blossoms that appear in late spring. They are a magnet for beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear-shaped (Large). Skin turns from green to mahogany brown as it ripens. The flesh is crisp like an apple when fresh and sweet\/chewy like a date when dried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Hard Pit. Centrally located, similar to a small date pit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough and Zig-Zag. Distinctive \"zig-zag\" branch pattern when young; mature bark is deeply fissured and very ornamental in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 25 feet (Can be pruned as a large shrub or small tree).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 15 feet (Upright and somewhat weeping habit).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Establishes quickly once the summer heat hits.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 6 – 11 (Extremely versatile; handles sub-zero winters and 110°F+ summers); Requires 100 – 200 chill hours. Very low requirement; blossoms late to avoid spring frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExtreme Full Sun\u003c\/em\u003e. Thrives in 8–10+ hours. The more heat and light it gets, the better the fruit quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow to Moderate. \u003c\/em\u003eNeeds regular water to establish and set fruit, but is extremely efficient once mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Superior.\u003c\/em\u003e One of the most drought-tolerant fruit trees in existence; it will survive where others fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHighly Versatile.\u003c\/em\u003e Tolerates alkaline, salty, and poor rocky soils. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 6.0 to 7.0). Requires good drainage but isn't as \"picky\" as citrus. Prior to planting, it's beneficial to amend the soil with organic matter such as compost or aged manure to improve soil structure and fertility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e High.\u003c\/em\u003e The \"zig-zag\" thorny branches and waxy leaves make it a very low priority for browsing deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExceptional.\u003c\/em\u003e Virtually no major pests or diseases in Southern climates; no spraying is typically required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePartially self-fertile,\u003c\/em\u003e it produces by itself but yields significantly increase when cross-pollinated with 'Li Jujube'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLate Summer to Fall.\u003c\/em\u003e Fruit is picked when it turns from green to mahogany brown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.8465%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.1854%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 17.543%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 46.4089%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.8465%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 1-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1854%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.543%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 – 5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4089%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003eFresh snacking (early samples).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.8465%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 3-4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1854%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.543%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e15 – 30 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4089%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"\u003eFresh eating \u0026amp; dehydrating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.8465%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 5-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1854%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProductive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.543%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e40 – 60 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4089%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"\u003eBulk harvesting for \"Chinese Dates.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.8465%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 10+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.1854%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.543%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e80 – 100+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 46.4089%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003eMassive yields; requires branch support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"width: 99.9102%; height: 176.42px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.2507%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 21.8766%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase of Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 12.6343%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.4064%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.2507%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountertop (Bowl)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8766%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003eFresh (Yellow\/Brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.6343%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3 – 5 Days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4064%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003eImmediate snacking; crisp texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.2507%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Bagged)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8766%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003eFresh (Yellow\/Brown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.6343%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 – 3 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4064%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"\u003eMaintaining the \"apple-like\" crunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.2507%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePantry (Air-tight)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8766%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eFully Dried (Mahogany)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.6343%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e12+ Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4064%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"\u003eLong-term \"Chinese Date\" snacking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.2507%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFreezer (Vacuum-sealed)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.8766%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"\u003eSemi-Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.6343%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6 – 10 Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.4064%; height: 39.2045px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003ePreserving flavor for baking\/stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Zig-Zag\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jujube branches don't grow straight; they \"elbow\" at every node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e When heading back a branch, always cut to a bud that is facing the direction you want the tree to grow (usually \"out\" and \"up\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reason: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause of the zig-zag habit, the tree can easily become a \"bird's nest\" of tangled wood if you don't deliberately direct the growth away from the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eManaging the \"Mother Spurs\":\u003c\/strong\u003e The small, knobby bumps on the branches are the \"mother spurs.\" These produce the fruiting shoots every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy: \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid \"cleaning\" the branches of these small knobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mother spur can produce fruit for 10+ years. In your nursery rows, identify these for clients so they don't accidentally prune off their \"fruit factories.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eControlling the \"Summer Suckers\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Lang Jujubes are notorious for sending up \"clones\" or suckers from the root system, especially if the roots are disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique: \u003c\/strong\u003eCut suckers off as deep as possible (even slightly below the soil line).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid heavy tilling or digging around the base of the tree, as damaging the roots will trigger a \"forest\" of new suckers to emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eThinning for Fruit Size: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf the tree becomes too dense, the fruit will be numerous but small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every 2–3 years, remove one or two major internal branches that are shading the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis directs more energy to the remaining pear-shaped fruit on the outer branches, resulting in the \"Jumbo\" Lang Jujubes that your customers expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Heading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eWinter (Dormant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eEstablishing a strong central leader or modified-vase shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eLate Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eRemoving \"congested\" zig-zag branches to allow light to reach the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSucker Control\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003eSummer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Priority:\u003c\/b\u003e Removing vigorous shoots from the rootstock or base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42913067794600,"sku":null,"price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43483707637928,"sku":null,"price":304.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/image_19392677-77eb-4f63-8067-d27a9aaacc48.jpg?v=1689183673"},{"product_id":"jujube-li","title":"Jujube Li","description":"Jujube Li","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42913068417192,"sku":null,"price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":43483509489832,"sku":null,"price":304.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/image_43e77e4e-93f3-4eea-810a-d9dc81c5da76.jpg?v=1741394236"},{"product_id":"jujube-contorted","title":"Jujube Contorted","description":"Jujube Contorted","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42913068843176,"sku":null,"price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/image_7bf752a7-d053-4d02-87ee-c56d7431c013.jpg?v=1741394234"},{"product_id":"jujube-shanix-li","title":"Jujube Shanix Li","description":"Jujube Shanix Li","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":42913069662376,"sku":null,"price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"jujube-honey-jar","title":"Jujube Honey Jar","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoney Jar Jujube\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deciduous fruit tree that is the undisputed \"dessert king\". True to its name, the tree produces fruit that is incredibly sweet with a thin, delicate skin. Its texture is more akin to a high-end Asian Pear or a crisp apple than a traditional date, providing a refreshing \"honey-water\" burst when eaten fresh. It is a high-efficiency tree that often begins fruiting in its very first year after installation. It typically ripens earlier in the season than other varieties. Beyond its fruit, it is one of the most attractive trees. Its small, oval leaves have a high-gloss, mirror-like finish that reflects light, making the tree shimmer in the afternoon sun. The tree is naturally more compact and slower-growing than the\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/jujube-lang?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e3a4f5898\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Lang Jujube\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 'Lang Jujube' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003emaking it the premier choice for urban \"pocket\" orchards, large patio containers, or smaller suburban landscapes where space is more limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 32.8373%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 67.1467%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eZiziphus jujuba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Honey Jar'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Oval, and Mirror-Glossy. They have a distinct \"lacquered\" look that reflects sunlight beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, Star-like, Yellow. Sweetly scented; they appear in clusters along the fruiting branchlets in late spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eRound to Slightly Oval. Smaller than the Lang, but with a much thinner skin and an incredibly crisp, \"shattering\" crunch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, Pointed Pit. Very small in proportion to the fruit, leaving more room for the sweet flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark: \u003c\/strong\u003eZig-Zag and Gray-Brown. The branches have a more refined, delicate zig-zag pattern compared to the rugged Lang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 15 feet (Naturally smaller and more \"dwarf\" than the Lang).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 – 10 feet (A very manageable, compact canopy).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to Moderate. Focuses energy on fruit production early.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 5 – 10 (Slightly more cold-hardy than some citrus; handles ice well). Requires 150 – 300 chill hours. Low requirement; very reliable in Southern climates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun.\u003c\/em\u003e 6–8+ hours. Maximum sunlight is required to develop the high sugar levels that give this variety its name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow to Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Needs regular watering during the first two years to establish the root system and ensure juicy fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh.\u003c\/em\u003e Once established, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant, though supplemental water during fruit-set prevents fruit drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdaptable \/ Well-Drained.\u003c\/em\u003e Thrives in a wide range of soils, including alkaline and poor rocky soils. Avoid areas with standing water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh.\u003c\/em\u003e The combination of waxy leaves and a slightly thorny, zig-zag branch structure makes it unattractive to deer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent. \u003c\/em\u003eNaturally resistant to most common orchard pests. It is virtually maintenance-free in terms of spraying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelf-Fertile\u003c\/em\u003e. Produces well on its own, but planting near a 'Li' or 'Lang' can further increase the crop yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLate Summer to Early Fall\u003c\/em\u003e. Typically one of the earliest jujubes to ripen; fruit is ready when it reaches a \"mottled\" brown stage. This is the moment the sugars have peaked but the flesh remains at its crispest, most apple-like state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"3\" style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.7114%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.2071%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.1103%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 43.9552%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 1-2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2071%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1103%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3 – 6 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.9552%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003eGourmet fresh snacking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 3-4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2071%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1103%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e15 – 25 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.9552%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"\u003eFresh eating \u0026amp; neighbor-gifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 5-7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2071%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProductive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1103%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e30 – 45 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.9552%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"\u003eFresh eating \u0026amp; light preserving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7114%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear 10+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2071%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFull Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.1103%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e60 – 80+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.9552%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003eMaximum canopy capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase of Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCountertop (Bowl)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003eMottle-Brown (Fresh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3 – 4 Days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,3,0\"\u003ePeak flavor; best for immediate eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRefrigerator (Bagged)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003eMottle-Brown (Fresh)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2 – 3 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTop Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Retains the \"snap\" and juice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePantry (Air-tight)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003eFully Dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e6 – 8 Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,3,0\"\u003eWhile sweet, it is smaller\/airier than a dried Lang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrozen (Whole)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003eFresh\/Crisp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNot Recommended\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,3,0\"\u003eFreezing ruins the unique \"shattering\" cell structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Light \u0026amp; Airy\" Center:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey Jar leaves are smaller and glossier than other varieties, but the branches can grow very close together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Focus on removing \"crossing\" branches (branches that rub against each other).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This prevents skin damage to the fruit. Because Honey Jar fruit is smaller and thinner-skinned than the Lang, wind-rub against a neighboring branch can cause scarring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eEncouraging \"Fruiting Wood\": \u003c\/strong\u003eJujubes fruit on the current year's growth that emerges from older \"spurs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy: \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid the urge to \"hedge\" the tree (cutting all the tips off).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique: \u003c\/strong\u003eInstead, remove entire branches that are misplaced. This stimulates the tree to push out vigorous new fruiting shoots from the main scaffold branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eManaging the \"Thorny\" Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e When Honey Jar trees are young, they can be surprisingly \"spiny.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e As the tree matures and the wood gets thicker, these thorns often become less prominent or disappear on the main structural branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune out the most aggressive thorny \"water sprouts\" that shoot straight up from the center of the tree. These rarely produce good fruit and are a literal pain during harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003e\"Potted Specimen\" Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse \"Pinch-Pruning\" during the summer. Simply pinch off the growing tips of branches once they reach the desired length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis forces the tree to stay incredibly dense and rounded, turning it into a \"fruiting topiary\" that fits perfectly on a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThinning the \"Brush\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eLate Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eRemoving the very fine, twiggy growth that can make the interior too dense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eWinter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eTopping the main leader at 8–10 feet to keep all fruit within \"arm's reach.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimbing Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003eEarly Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003eRemoving lower branches to create a clean trunk for a \"tree-form\" look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":47583106465960,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr19_2026_09_08_29PM.png?v=1776600525"}],"url":"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/collections\/jujubes.oembed","provider":"Texas Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}