Jujube, Lang

Small tree of slow to moderate growth to twenty feet. Shiny, dry, wrinkled, chewy, reddish brown fruit with sweet apple-like flavor is 1 1/2 inches long, distinctly pear shaped; resembles dates. Will grow anywhere, but needs long, hot summers to fully ripen. Ripens in the fall. Needs to ripen fully on tree for best flavor. Easy to grow, hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free. Zones 5 to 10. Partially self-fruitful; heavier set with pollenizer. 150 hours.