Li Jujube Tree

This is my Li Jujube that I planted a little over 2 years ago in Arizona zone 9b.

[@joestropicals6760]

Great video and commentary on the Jujube! Happy gardening from London England 🙌🏽

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Thank you! I'll have to check out and see what you're growing over the pond there.

[@joestropicals6760]

@@dirtygnomesgardens1667 always welcome to stop by my channel 😀

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

Lol 4:35😂🙂 the Story about the tree grabbing 😂

[@sheri023]

I agree about the taste. I like them and want to eat more, there's something addictive about the taste, though friends don't think they are appetizing. I was so excited it produced the first year, so I was grateful to have some fruit of any kind.

[@ghegypt]

Very informative, thank you

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@bonsaiswims9762]

❤

[@somjitshartle9063]

I’m sure you know that” We also use them to cook it with dry jujubes “ 🤤

[@gloriacordell8697]

Beautiful and blessings too your food supply. 🎉

[@ChandlerGrows]

I tried a dried Li Jujube and it was delicious! I'm considering adding this to my yard, perhaps in a container to prevent the runners, and maybe espalier this tree to reach all the fruit. It's Jan 2024, how is your tree doing now?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

I decided to take the tree out. As much as I love it, it is just a little too invasive for my yard. I captured one and put it in a pot. It is doing ok, but the growth rate is much slower in a pot.

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

Wow!!!!!!!

[@AaA-ll8wp]

Amazing jujube tree, I like it, I have different variety of jujube here at Arizona, I wish if I can get some cuttings from this jujube?

[@jennzhangcn]

I have a Li Jujubee. Doing so poorly last year, had one fruit last season In 10a. Hope it will do better this year. Bought a new Jujubee called Sugar Cane. I LOVE THIS FRUIT SO SO MUCH!

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

I hope it does better for you this year. These are so good. Maybe the Suger Cane will do better for you too.

[@Qingeaton]

Try a little fertilizer on it. Mine made a huge change when I did.

[@LanNguyen-mg3wb]

Where did you buy it?

[@LanNguyen-mg3wb]

Can you tell me where to get it?

[@somjitshartle9063]

I used to get fresh jujubes in farmers market but not anymore:( .

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

Why are some of my mulberry leaves curling up????

[@smnbb0609]

Awesome. I’m convinced I will put one one!

[@AaA-ll8wp]

This is amazing 🤩, I have different variety of jujube I am at Arizona also, I wish if I can get some cuttings from this nice jujube?

[@versatile5341]

👍

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

THATS A LOT OF GROWTH IN A YEAR 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@UrbanBounty]

Thanks for the video. I learnt what I needed to know. Cheers

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@TheSammiliu]

Thank you! You have the best video talking about jujube tree growing!

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@KellenChase]

Could you trim all the growth up to the 5ft so that the spikes are not child height?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

You probably could you would have to prune it a few times over the summer and the tree would have a tendancy to be taller and fruit higher.

[@bonholio0o]

Those nails will keep them raccoons off your trees!

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

So you're saying they're good for something. 😀

[@mylinhrosinski9857]

My favorite 😍

[@KellenChase]

The bag is for protecting from birds?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Yes. The birds love these.

[@calebproductions5970]

Why you let it get so tall? Harder to pick fruit

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Mainly because I don't prune much in the summer. I also prefer this tree growing straight up. I don't want it to bush out much. Most of my other trees I keep shorter.

[@AbidAli-bv2gl]

Excellent video, I love to eat jujube

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Thank you! Yes, these are so good. Im getting flowers on now so won't be too long.

[@lemontea128]

Do you have issues with roots damaging foundation n water pipes?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

I have only had 1 sucker so far. I have this far away from the foundation and haven't had any damage to the water pipes or wall next to it. I water deep to encourage the roots to go downward. Time will tell.

[@lemontea128]

@@dirtygnomesgardens1667 thanks. I really want to grow this tree but I’m hesitant because the furthest I can plant it is 15ft away. And I’ve read about the damages it can do, so I’m like paranoid 😩🤣

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

I hear you. I heard the same things. You could always try growing it in a large pot.

[@lemontea128]

@@dirtygnomesgardens1667 thanks!

[@spandir]

can we prune to only 1 feet? instead of 5 or 6 feet in winter?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

That might work. I'm sure it would grow back if you did but you would have to be selective with your cuts. Another option might be trying it in a container if you don't want a large tree.

[@spandir]

@@dirtygnomesgardens1667 not a fan of container gardening specifically fruit trees... I saw in ind they grow these and cur to almost ground in winter and than only keep 4...6 shoots when it wakes up from dormancy out of many

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

Yeah It should work out and the mulberries are very tasty. I've seen similar strategies with Moringa trees.

[@spandir]

@@dirtygnomesgardens1667 yes I already have shahtoot mulberry...love them since childhood

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

Never heard of a Jujube🤪

[@hassanhabib8825]

it is desert tree and fruit taste close to apple .

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

😆

[@ebybeehoney]

I know these are supposed to be self fertile, but another video remarked that the production is better with a second tree for fertilization. What do you think?

[@dirtygnomesgardens1667]

I think it would be better with a 2nd tree but you probably won't need it. I get plenty of fruit. I would start with one and if you feel like you need it you can easily add a 2nd.