Chinese date Rhamnaceae Ziziphus jujuba Mill. Magness et al. The jujube or Chinese date, introduced into this country from China, is a medium size tree, up to 25 or more feet, with glossy green, deciduous foliage. Fruit will dry if left on tree, similar to figs. Skin is smooth and thin until drying of fruit occurs, then becomes wrinkled.
Pulp is dryer than in most fruits.
Scattered trees, mostly home gardens. All except stone.