Lang Jujube Tree

The Lang Jujube Tree (Ziziphus jujuba ‘Lang’) is a highly respected jujube variety known for its firm texture, rich flavor when dried, and beautifully pear shaped fruit. The lang jujube fruit begins as medium to large, greenish fruit that matures into a deep reddish-brown Chinese date. While the fruit has a mild sweetness when fresh, it becomes soft, chewy, and richly flavored once fully dried—making it one of the most dependable jujube varieties for long-term storage, baking, teas, and traditional recipes.

Adaptable, durable, and productive, the jujube lang tree is an excellent choice for home gardeners who want a fruit tree that delivers a reliable harvest with minimal upkeep. With its late spring blooming and strong resistance to drought and poor soils, this tree is ideal for tough sites where other fruit trees struggle.

Why Choose the Lang Jujube Tree

A Classic Chinese Date Variety

The lang jujube is prized for producing some of the best dried Chinese date fruit. Once dried, the fruit develops a sweet, rich flavor that is perfect for snacking, baking, or making herbal teas.

Excellent for Drying and Fresh Eating

While the fruit is firmer and less sweet when fresh, it can still be used for fresh eating early in the growing season. As it dries, the texture becomes chewy and candy-like—one reason this jujube lang tree is such a popular choice for preserving and cooking.

Hardy, Low-Maintenance, and Productive

The lang jujube tree thrives in hot, dry climates, tolerates a wide range of soil types, and is naturally drought tolerant once established. It is partially self-fruitful but produces richer, heavier crops when planted with a pollinator such as a Li Jujube.

You can find more pollinator options and compare varieties in our full jujube tree collection.

Tree Characteristics

Growth Habit and Lang Jujube Tree Size

• Upright, sturdy form
• Mature lang jujube tree height: around 20 feet with a similar spread
• Attractive, glossy green foliage
• Fragrant late-spring blooms that attract pollinators

Fruit Description

• Shape: Pear shaped
• Size: Medium to large
• Color: Reddish-brown when ripe
• Texture: Firm when fresh; soft and chewy when dried
• Flavor: Mildly sweet fresh; rich and concentrated when dried

Growing Requirements

Growing Zones & Climate

The lang jujube fruit tree grows well in USDA zones 5–10. It prefers long, hot summers and low humidity, but it’s hardy enough for colder climates as well.

Check your zone using our What Is My Growing Zone? tool.

Sunlight

The tree must thrive in full sun to support healthy growth and fruit production.

Soil Needs

• Prefers sandy or loamy, well-drained soil
• Tolerates poor and alkaline soils
• For best results, begin with good soil preparation using compost or organic amendments

Watering

Newly planted trees require regular watering until established. After that, the tree becomes strongly drought tolerant, needing only occasional deep watering.

Pollination

The lang jujube tree is partially self-fruitful but performs best with a pollinator such as Li Jujube or Honey Jar. Planting a partner tree improves fruit set and crop size.

Chill Hours

Requires around 100 chill hours for reliable bloom and fruiting.

Harvest Time

Fruit ripens from late August through early fall, offering a long window for fresh use and drying.

Best Regions for Lang Jujube

The jujube lang tree excels in warm areas like California, Arizona, and New Mexico but adapts well across diverse climates within the recommended growing zones. Its ability to handle drought, heat, and poor soils makes it a dependable choice for many gardeners.

Learn more about caring for orchard trees in our fruit trees guide, and explore detailed tree traits in our Jujube Characteristics Chart.

Why Buy a Lang Jujube Tree From Us

When you purchase a lang jujube tree for sale, you receive a healthy, grafted bare root tree selected for vigor, productivity, and adaptability. Our trees are grown on strong rootstock and arrive ready to establish quickly in your orchard or garden.

You’ll enjoy:

• High-quality lang jujube tree selections
• Expert support for planting and care
• A wide variety of jujube cultivars to choose from
• A long-lived, low-maintenance fruit tree that reliably produces year after year

Browse all our jujube trees for sale to find the perfect companion pollinator or additional variety for your home orchard.