'Xian Beauty' Jujube

The Xian Beauty Jujube combines beauty with excellent fruit quality. Native to China, where jujubes have been grown for over 4,000 years, this cultivar is named for its elegant appearance and highly desirable fruit.

Ripening in mid-autumn, Xian Beauty produces medium-sized fruits that are crisp and refreshingly sweet when fresh, with a clean, apple-like flavour. Left to dry, the fruit develops a chewy texture and rich, caramel-like sweetness, earning it the name "Chinese date." Excellent for snacking, baking, teas, traditional preserves, and drying for long storage.

Compact and graceful at 12-15 feet tall, Xian Beauty fits well into smaller gardens and can even be grown in a large container with regular pruning.

Hardy to Zone 5, Xian Beauty thrives in full sun, likes a warm location, tolerates drought once established, and begins bearing at a young age. 

Common names: Xian Beauty Jujube, Chinese Date, Red Date

Edible: Fruit
Harvest timing: Mid autumn

Scientific name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Xian Beauty’
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 12-15' tall x 10-12' wide
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but cross pollination increases yields.
Wildlife: Fruits may be taken by wildlife if left to drop. 
Origin: Species native to China and cultivar bred in Xi'an, China.
Noteworthy: Exceptionally drought- and heat-tolerant once established.