GA-866 Jujube Tree

Buy GA-866 Jujube trees Ziziphus jujuba ‘GA-866’ for sale in North Florida at Advanced Nursery Growers. GA-866 is a unique and highly sought-after jujube variety known for its very sweet, crisp fruit and long, narrow shape. Often called a Chinese date, jujube fruit can be eaten fresh when crisp like an apple or allowed to fully ripen and dry for a sweet, date-like flavor.

GA-866 produces elongated fruit that can reach around 2 inches long. The fruit starts green, then turns reddish-brown to mahogany as it ripens. This variety is especially loved for its rich sweetness, making it a great choice for fresh eating, drying, backyard orchards, and anyone wanting something a little different from the usual fruit tree.

Jujube trees are a great fit for Southern gardens because they love heat, handle full sun, and become drought tolerant once established. They are also known for being tough, low-maintenance fruit trees with good resistance to many common stresses. GA-866 is well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.

GA-866 is partly self-fruitful, which means one tree may produce fruit by itself & will do better with another GA866.. However, for better fruit set and heavier crops, we recommend planting it with another jujube variety such as Li, Lang, Sugar Cane, Honey Jar, or Shanxi Li.

Plant Details

Botanical Name:
Common Name: GA-866 Jujube, Chinese Date
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
USDA Zones: 5–9
Chill Hours: About 200
Sun: Full sun is best
Mature Size: Often 15–30 feet, can be pruned smaller
Fruit Season: Late summer to fall, depending on location
Fruit Flavor: Very sweet, crisp, apple-like when fresh; date-like when dried
Pollination: Partly self-fruitful; another jujube variety is recommended for best production
Best For: Fresh eating, drying, backyard orchards, low-maintenance fruit trees, Southern gardens, and edible landscapes

Why Grow GA-866 Jujube?

GA-866 is a wonderful choice for customers looking for a tough, sweet, and unusual fruit tree. Once established, jujube trees are drought tolerant and easy to grow in many Southern landscapes. They are a good option for homeowners who want fruit without needing a high-maintenance tree.

Local Pickup & Wholesale

Available at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We serve customers looking for fruit trees near me, jujube trees for sale in North Florida, plant nursery pickup, and fruit trees for sale near the Florida Panhandle.

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