Root suckers can be a nuisance, but most gardeners consider them a minor one. The jujube is virtually disease-free, and most insects ignore it. In desert regions, you'll probably have to compete with birds for the fruit, and Texas root rot sometimes occurs. Li' is the one to plant if you have room for only one tree. The fruit is a bit less sweet than that of 'Li' and best eaten dried.
Branches are nearly thornless.
Other Varieties 'Sherwood' fruits are smaller than 'Li' and ripen later. They keep well in the refrigerator up to 6 weeks. GA 866' is noted for its remarkably high sugar content. Where to Buy Trees Trees are available in nurseries in the West and Southwest, both as bare-root in winter or in containers during the summer. You can also order jujube trees from several mail-order nurseries.