Chico Jujube – Ziziphus jujuba ‘Chico’ Grafted Tree | 4 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Nursery Pot Crisp Apple-Like Fruit | Sweet-Tart Flavor | Unique Round Variety

Grow one of the most distinctive jujube varieties with this 4 foot tall Chico Jujube tree, shipped in a 3 gallon nursery pot. This established tree features a thicker trunk and strong root system, giving you a healthy head start toward fruit production.

Developed at the USDA Plant Introduction Station in Chico, California, this highly regarded cultivar is known for its unique “apple-like” qualities and exceptional fresh-eating flavor.

Unlike typical oval jujubes, Chico fruits are round and flattened on the bottom, resembling a miniature green apple or small pumpkin. The flavor offers a balanced sweet-tart profile with a crisp, light texture that makes it one of the best varieties for fresh eating.

Fruits are ready to harvest when they turn from green to about 80% reddish-brown. They also dry beautifully, developing a chewy, date-like consistency.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Chico Jujube tree
✔️ Height: approximately 4 feet tall
✔️ Bigger, established trunk
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Chico Jujube
Botanical Name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Chico’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young grafted tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil; highly adaptable
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 10–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 6–10
Harvest Season: Late summer to fall
Self-Fruitful: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes, when pruned

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit sweetness and crisp texture. Jujubes are highly heat and drought tolerant once established, making them excellent for warm climates. Light pruning helps maintain shape and improve airflow.