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Jujube (Massandra)

Jujube (Massandra)

Price range: $39.99 through $44.99

Massandra is a Nikita Botanic Garden jujube selection valued for dependable crops and fruit that finishes cleanly, even in seasons when cracking can be an issue.

  • Reliable producer with strong fruit finish
  • Grower-reported resistance to cracking
  • Classic jujube flavor that improves as fruit matures
  • Flexible use for fresh eating or drying
  • Self-fertile; improved yields with another jujube nearby

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What our customers say

The trees were delivered promptly and they are the biggest, best looking mail-order trees I have seen in a long time. I will be ordering more in the future.

Website customer · email

The bare roots are by far the most established roots that I have ever seen on a bareroot tree.

Website customer · email

It looks like it is at least 7 feet tall. I certainly was not expecting it to be that big.

Lisa · email

Absolutely beautiful trees, especially compared to some of the other mail order bare roots I have gotten from other companies.

Website customer · email

An extra long box for taller trees is totally worth it to me. The trees are great.

William · email

The plants look beautiful and healthy. I was impressed by the size and strength of the 3-Cherry Tree.

Jose · email

Bare root was in great condition. A lot of branching and looks ready for a harvest this year. Best fruit trees in the business!

Daniel, Lapin cherry · website review

Very nice big tree, some limbs already blooming. I've planted it and it hasn't wilted. Arrived quickly and very well packaged.

Beulah, 4 in 1 Fruit Salad · website review

They have really healthy plants, all were larger than I expected. I for sure will be ordering more from them!

Billie · website review

Arrived quickly and in great shape, larger than I had expected too.

Ralph, red currant · website review

Thank you so much for these lovely hardy kiwis. They are much bigger than expected. Will be ordering from you again.

Irene · email

Boxed perfect. Shipped on time. Excellent quality stock. About the only thing you could do to improve my experience would be to fly out to Maine and plant them for me.

Don, Maine · email

I have been buying from your nursery for years, and hands down your citrus has survived the best out of all of my sources. I have never lost a plant in my colder climate.

Returning customer · email

The packaging for those kiwis was brilliant and by far the best packaging job out of any place I ordered from this year. Your Annas are tough as nails.

Travis · email

I received my pink currant in perfect condition. I am always amazed since I live in the southeast and they are in the northwest!

Susan · website review

All 3 bushes arrived looking healthy. It's been over a month and they are still going strong.

Vlad, Rovada red currant · website review

Description

Massandra is a Nikita Botanic Garden jujube selection known for dependable crops and fruit that finishes well, even under conditions that often lead to cracking. As the fruit fully browns and sweetens, it develops the classic jujube character many growers look for in both fresh eating and drying. Growers often note that fruit quality improves as trees mature, with better finish and more consistent sweetness over time. In discussions among growers, Massandra is frequently grouped with closely related Nikita selections for its dense crunch and strong resistance to cracking. This combination has made it a practical choice for growers who prioritize harvest quality and consistency over novelty.

Overview

  • Nikita Botanic Garden jujube selection (17p16g)
  • Known for clean fruit finish and crack resistance
  • Classic jujube flavor that improves at full maturity
  • Flexible use for fresh eating or drying
  • Self-fertile; improved yield with another jujube nearby

Growing Details

Latin Name: Ziziphus jujuba ‘Massandra’
Primary Use: Fresh eating and 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: Hardy to USDA Zone 5
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-mid to mid-season 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: Growers frequently note Massandra’s ability to finish fruit cleanly with fewer cracking issues, with flavor and overall quality improving as trees mature.
  • Regional Insight: Performs well across temperate regions, including areas with variable late-season weather where fruit finish can be a deciding factor.
  • Early crops may be modest in size; fruit quality typically improves with tree age.
  • Explore more jujube varieties in our collection: Jujube Trees

Planting & Care

At a Glance – Massandra Jujube

  • Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
  • Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged saturation
  • Water: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
  • Size: Easily maintained with pruning
  • Pollination: Self-fertile; improved yield with another jujube within 20–30 feet
  • Harvest: Early-mid to mid-season
  • Use: Fresh eating or drying

Planting & Care

Site Selection

  • Choose a sunny site to support full fruit maturity and clean finish.
  • Good airflow helps maintain healthy growth and fruit quality.

Soil Preparation

  • Plant in well-drained soil; jujubes do not tolerate standing water.
  • If drainage is marginal, plant on a slight mound.
  • Soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5 is suitable.

Planting Instructions

  • Dig a hole twice the width of the root system.
  • Set the root flare at or just above soil level.
  • Backfill with native soil and water deeply.
  • Mulch 2–3″ deep, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

  • Water consistently during the first growing season.
  • Once established, water during extended dry periods.
  • Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce fruit finish.

Pollination

  • Massandra is self-fertile.
  • Planting another jujube variety nearby often improves yield and fruit consistency.

Pruning & Training

  • Train to an open or central leader structure.
  • Prune lightly in late winter to remove crowded branches.
  • Wear gloves when pruning young growth due to thorns.

Harvest & Use

  • Harvest fruit crisp for fresh eating or allow it to fully brown for drying.
  • Fruit quality typically improves as trees mature.
  • Multiple harvest passes may be needed as fruit ripens unevenly.

General Tips

  • Strong fruit finish makes this a good choice in variable weather.
  • Production and flavor improve with age.
  • Pairs well with both fresh-eating and drying jujubes.

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