Jujube GA-866 (Chinese Red Date) 1 Gallon/Jumbo Ellepot Trees - MicroStarts Tissue Culture (Own Root) Trees
Jujube GA-866 (Chinese Red Date) 1 Gallon/Jumbo Ellepot Trees - MicroStarts Tissue Culture (Own Root) Trees
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Complete your fruit tree collection with the popular GA-866 Jujube tree, known for its large, sweet, apple-flavored fruit. Jujubes are small deciduous trees with shiny green leaves and small flowers. Unlike many jujubes, its fruit is long and slender with a chewy texture when dried, making it one of the best cultivars for drying and fresh eating alike. This variety ripens in late summer to early fall and is known for producing abundant crops even in hot, dry climates. With its reputation for top-tier fruit quality, GA-866 is a premium choice for both home orchards and specialty growers.
MicroStarts' 1 to 2 feet tall jujube fruit trees ship in either a Jumbo Ellepot (eco-friendly, ready-to-plant paper sleeve) or a 1-gallon nursery pot - choose your preferred shipping option at checkout.
Jujube GA 866 produce large, elongated fruit (~1.5”) with a sweet, apple-like flavor.
Key Details
Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba GA 866
Also Known As: Jujube, Chinese date, and Red date
USDA Zones: 6-11
Suitable Space: Outdoors
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: Medium-Fast
Mature Height: 12–16 feet
Pollination: Partially Self-Fertile, but benefits from cross pollination
Chill Requirements: 150-200 hours
Harvest Dates: Mid- to late-September
Characteristics: Self-pollinating, Fast-growing, Edible, Drought resistant, Disease resistant, Flowering, and Self-fertile
Our plants are propagated via tissue culture, a clonal process that results in true to type, disease-free plants that are grown on their own roots. They have been grown in ellepots to promote healthy root development.
Planting & Care
Ellepots promote healthy, air-pruned root systems and can be planted directly into the ground. If you purchase an Ellepot plant, no need to remove the biodegradable sleeve - it can be planted straight in the ground!
Taller trees will be cut down to 34” prior to shipping. Trees shipped in winter are dormant and leafless, and naturally awaken in spring.
Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We take pride in our trees. If your tree arrives damaged, please contact us with photos and we’ll happily provide a replacement or refund.
