Jujube Lang, Chinese Date (mccyjulan15)
Description:
Deciduous tree. Grows to 20-25 feet with an equal spread. Small, yellowish-green to white flowers bloom in late spring, followed by 1-1/2" long x 3/4" wide pearshaped, reddish-brown fruit which ripens in Sept.-Oct. Fruit is crisp and sweet with the taste of an apple when eaten fresh. It is often glazed, dried or canned. Requires a hot summer. Pollinated by Li. Low chilling requirement.