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Jujube GA-866

Jujube GA-866

Chinese Red Date

  • Starter Plants
  • 4 Pack
$58.99
$58.99
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Bring world-renowned flavor to your fruit tree collection with this 4-pack of MicroStarts' GA-866 Jujube starter plants. Jujube GA-866 is a standout variety prized for its exceptionally high sugar content and dense, flavorful flesh. 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.

When shipped, starter plants measure 1–2 inches tall and will need attentive care to establish, but with time, will grow into mature, fruit-bearing jujube trees. Jujube trees shipped in winter are naturally leafless and dormant, ready to burst back to life with fresh growth in spring!

Jujube GA 866 produce large, elongated fruit (~1.5”) with a sweet, apple-like flavor.

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Key Details
Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba GA 866
Also Known As: Jujube, Chinese date, Red date
USDA Zones: 6-11
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: Moderate-Fast
Mature Height: 12–16 feet
Color: Green
Flower Color: Yellow, Green
Pollination: Self-Fruitful, but benefits from cross pollination
Chill Requirements: 150-200 hours
Harvest Dates: Mid- to late-September
Characteristics: Fast-growing, Edible, Drought resistant, Disease resistant, Flowering, 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

Fresh from our greenhouse, these starter plants are ready for your nurturing touch. Gently acclimating them to their new home sets them up for healthy, long-lasting growth.

Want more tips about young tree care? Take a look at our young tree care guide!

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We take pride in our plants. If your plant arrives damaged, please contact us with photos and we’ll happily provide a replacement or refund.