Contorted Jujube

"Chinese date". Interesting ornamental form: twisted, contorted branching. Round-shaped edible fruits similar to Li. Fruits reddish-brown when ripe, eaten firm and crunchy or room-dried to date-like chewy sweetness. Early fall harvest. Attractive, easy-to-grow tree: hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free. Requires long, hot summer. Very low chilling requirement.

Pollination: Partly self-fruitful or pollenized by Lang.

Estimated Chilling Requirement : 150 hours below 45°F