Growing Jujube in USDA Zone 7b
Zone temp
5°F to 10°F
Season
220 days
Crop chill
50 to 200
Suitable varieties
4
Will jujube thrive in zone 7b?
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Recommended varieties for zone 7b
- Li. Sweet, crisp like an apple when fresh; large round fruit. Eats out of hand, dries to a date-like sweetness. Most popular fresh-eating jujube.
- Lang. Sweet, crisp, apple-pear flavor when fresh; pear-shaped fruit. Productive, often the pollinator for Li. Excellent fresh and dried.
- Honey Jar. Extremely sweet, crisp, intense honey flavor; small fruit (cherry-sized). The connoisseur's jujube, prized variety, eats fresh in handfuls.
- Sugar Cane. Very sweet, crisp, large fruit; fresh eating champion with high sugar content. Heavy producer.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- Japanese beetles
- Brown marmorated stink bug
- Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Frequently asked questions
- Will jujube grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Jujube is recommended for USDA zones 6a through 9b, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Jujube needs 50 to 200 chill hours. Zone 7b typically provides chill hours within or above this range; specific varieties may have different requirements.