Sweet, Firm Fruits
Produces firm, flavorful fruits with a sweet, apple-like taste and date-like flavor when dried.
Sherwood Jujube Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Sherwood Jujube Seeds
Sherwood Jujube, botanically known as Ziziphus jujuba 'Sherwood', is a deciduous fruit tree valued for its large, firm fruits with a sweet, apple-like flavor. Originally selected in Louisiana, this variety is known for its upright growth habit, attractive glossy green foliage, and relatively few thorns. Its fruits develop from green to reddish-brown as they ripen and can be enjoyed fresh or dried. Sherwood Jujube is suitable for home orchards, fruit gardens, and suitable landscape plantings.
Chinese Jujube
Sweet Fruit Tree
Late-Ripening Variety
Deciduous Fruit Tree
Key Features
Attractive Green Foliage
Features glossy green leaves that create an attractive appearance throughout the growing season.
Upright Growth Habit
Develops a narrow, upright tree structure with relatively few thorns compared with many jujube types.
Fresh and Dried Fruit
Jujube fruits can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in different culinary preparations.
Product Highlights
Large, firm jujube fruits
Sweet apple-like flavor
Reddish-brown mature fruits
Late-ripening fruit variety
Glossy green deciduous foliage
Upright tree growth habit
Relatively few thorns
Suitable for home fruit gardens
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Ziziphus jujuba 'Sherwood' |
| Common Name | Sherwood Jujube; Chinese Date |
| Plant Family | Rhamnaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Perennial Fruit Tree |
| Origin | Louisiana, USA |
| Growth Habit | Upright and narrow |
| Fruit Shape | Oval to oblong |
| Fruit Color | Green when immature; reddish-brown when ripe |
| Fruit Taste | Sweet, firm, and apple-like |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Approximately Zones 5–9; local climate suitability varies |
| Planting Season | Spring is generally suitable after seed preparation |
| Seed Preparation | Cold stratification and appropriate seed-coat preparation |
| Cold Stratification | Approximately 90–120 days at 40°F (4°C) |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed preparation and growing conditions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun; at least 6 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained soil; adaptable to different soil types |
| Watering Needs | Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established |
| Fruit Ripening Season | Late season, generally around October in suitable climates |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 15–25 feet |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 12–18 feet |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 feet, depending on growing conditions |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Jujube seeds have a hard outer stone. Carefully prepare the seed according to reliable supplier instructions. Avoid damaging the inner seed.
Jujube seeds have a hard outer stone. Carefully prepare the seed according to reliable supplier instructions. Avoid damaging the inner seed.
Step 2: Cold Stratification
Place prepared seeds in a lightly moist growing medium and refrigerate at approximately 40°F (4°C) for 90–120 days to help improve germination.
Place prepared seeds in a lightly moist growing medium and refrigerate at approximately 40°F (4°C) for 90–120 days to help improve germination.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
After the cold treatment, sow the seeds in suitable well-drained potting soil. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
After the cold treatment, sow the seeds in suitable well-drained potting soil. Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Warmth
Place the growing containers in a warm, bright location. Provide sufficient sunlight as seedlings develop.
Place the growing containers in a warm, bright location. Provide sufficient sunlight as seedlings develop.
Step 5: Transplant Young Trees
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into suitable outdoor locations with full sunlight, adequate space, and well-drained soil.
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into suitable outdoor locations with full sunlight, adequate space, and well-drained soil.
Important: Seed-grown jujube trees may not retain
the exact fruit characteristics of the Sherwood cultivar.
Grow a Fruitful Garden with Sherwood Jujube
Sherwood Jujube is an attractive fruit tree known for its sweet, firm fruits, glossy foliage, and upright growth habit. Its fruits can be enjoyed fresh or dried, making it an interesting addition to home orchards and fruit gardens. Provide full sunlight, suitable soil drainage, and proper seed preparation to encourage healthy growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Sherwood Jujube seed germination, fruit production, and tree cultivation.
How do you germinate Sherwood Jujube seeds?
Sherwood Jujube seeds have a hard outer covering. Seed preparation followed by approximately 90–120 days of cold stratification at 40°F (4°C) can help improve germination. Sow prepared seeds in well-drained soil and maintain suitable moisture.
When do Sherwood Jujube fruits ripen?
Sherwood is generally considered a late-ripening jujube variety. In suitable growing regions, its fruits commonly mature around October. Actual ripening time depends on local climate and growing conditions.
Will Sherwood Jujube seeds grow into the same variety?
Not necessarily. Seed-grown jujube trees can differ from their parent cultivar in fruit size, flavor, and other characteristics. Grafting or budding from verified Sherwood parent trees is the preferred method for preserving the variety.