Name: Honey Jar Jujube Tree | Sweet Crisp Fresh-Eating Jujube
SKU: Jujube (Honey Jar)
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Jujube (Honey Jar)

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Honey Jar is a fresh-eating jujube prized for its crisp texture, intense sweetness, and early, reliable production—small fruit with outsized appeal that often wins people over on the very first bite.

Fresh-eating jujube with crisp, juicy texture
Very sweet flavor with thin skin and fine grain
Early ripening within jujube types
Highly precocious; often fruits young
Compact, manageable growth habit

SKU: Jujube (Honey Jar) Categories: Fruit Trees, Jujube Tag: online

Description

Honey Jar is an early-ripening jujube valued for crisp texture, clean sweetness, and dependable performance in a wide range of climates.

When harvested at the firm stage, it delivers a notably sweet, concentrated flavor that has made it one of the most sugar-forward fresh-eating jujubes grown in home orchards. The fruit is best enjoyed crisp, when sweetness is high and texture is refreshing.

Honey Jar is especially well known for producing reliably and reaching full eating quality even in regions where longer-season jujubes can be harder to finish. This consistency has made it a foundational variety for growers new to jujubes as well as those expanding established plantings.

Overview

Early-ripening jujube with crisp texture
Clean, notably sweet flavor at the firm eating stage
Often reported with very high sugar content when fully mature
Self-fertile; improved yield with another variety nearby
Reliable option for cooler and marginal jujube climates

Growing Details

Latin Name: Ziziphus jujuba ’Honey Jar’
Primary Use: Fresh eating; also suitable for drying
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Chill Requirement: Low chill; exact requirements not well defined
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–10
Rootstock: Grafted onto jujube rootstock
Bearing Age: Often fruits immediately; grafted trees may produce in their first season
Size at Maturity: Typically maintained at 10–15 ft tall and wide with pruning
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Ripening Time: Early within jujube varieties; timing varies by region
Pollination: Self-fertile; improved yield with another jujube planted within 20–30 feet
Pests & Diseases: Generally low pressure; routine orchard hygiene recommended
Yield: Reliable producer once established

Additional Notes

Grower’s Insight: Honey Jar is widely reported to reach sugar levels in the upper 20s to 30+ °Brix when fully mature, making it one of the more sugar-forward fresh-eating jujubes in U. S. grower reports.
Regional Insight: Performs especially well in temperate regions, including the Pacific Northwest, where its early ripening and reliable fruit set help ensure consistent harvests.
Harvest fruit firm for fresh eating; allow fruit to fully brown for drying and storage.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Honey Jar Jujube

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant once established
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant after establishment
Size: Compact, easily managed with pruning
Pollination: Self-fertile; better crops with a partner
Harvest: Early jujube season
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–10

Planting & Care – Honey Jar Jujube

Site Selection

Select a sunny site for best fruit quality and consistent ripening.
Jujubes tolerate a range of conditions once established.
Good airflow helps maintain clean growth.

Soil Preparation

Plant in well-drained soil; avoid prolonged saturation.
Adaptable to many soil types once roots are established.
Ideal soil pH ranges from 6.0 to 7.5.

Planting Instructions

Dig a hole twice the width of the root system.
Set the root flare at or slightly above soil level.
Backfill with native soil and water deeply.
Mulch lightly, keeping material away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Water regularly during the first growing season.
Once established, jujubes tolerate dry periods well.
Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can delay fruiting.

Pollination

Honey Jar is self-fertile and can produce on its own.
Planting another jujube variety nearby often increases yield and fruit size.

Pruning & Training

Minimal pruning is required once structure is established.
Remove crossing or overly vigorous shoots as needed.
Young trees may have thorns; these often reduce with age.

Harvest & Use

Harvest at the crisp stage for best fresh-eating quality.
Allow fruit to fully brown for drying or storage.
Excellent for fresh snacking, drying, and simple preserves.

General Tips

Thin lightly if trees set heavily to improve fruit size.
Early harvest helps avoid splitting during wet weather.
Once established, Honey Jar is a low-input, rewarding tree.