Ziziphus mauritiana

How to grow Ziziphus mauritiana growing and care:

Well-drained soil (sandy), alkaline soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed

Is it necessary to graft in Ziziphus mauritiana?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Thorns, aggressive

Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer

Pests and diseases:
Caterpillar, mites

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
because of the thorns recommend to open the growth to easier fruit collecting

Size of the plant?
5-15 m, 15-45 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring

General information about the flower
Small white flower the size 1-2 mm

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Summer – autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, fruit fly

What can be done with big quantities of Ziziphus mauritiana fruits?
Eat raw, dry

Work requirements on the fruit:
Traps for fruit fly

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years

Ripening of fruit
Possible to pick the fruit when it’s partial green and wait the will ripening at home

Scientific name:

Ziziphus mauritiana