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Chinese Jujube (Zizyphus Chinensis Jumbo) - Ber
بیر
Zizyphus Chinensis Jumbo
Rs 2,500
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Chinese Jujube (Ber / بیر) is among the most rewarding fruit plantss to grow at home, delivering fresh yields season after season. It reaches an impressive height of 20 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Native to South Asia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala.
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Category: Tropical Fruit
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Multi Color
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative, Edible Fruit
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- No
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Chinese Jujube (Zizyphus Chinensis Jumbo), known in Pakistan as Ber (بیر), is native to South Asia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its multi-color flowers that appear in summer and its edible fruit harvest, this fruit plants is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 20 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Zizyphus Chinensis Jumbo
- Plant Type: Fruit Plants
- Mature Height: 20 ft
- Flower Colour: Multi-Color
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous (Green)
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Propagation: Budding, Air Layering
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Chinese Jujube
Jujube is best propagated through budding onto seedling rootstock for named varieties, or by air layering.
Growing in Pakistan
Fully heat tolerant, this plant withstands Pakistan’s intense summer temperatures without difficulty. This plant thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Chinese Jujube?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Chinese Jujube is an excellent choice because it rewards you with fresh, homegrown produce.
Buy Ber online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fruiting season for Chinese Jujube in Pakistan?
Chinese Jujube typically begins producing fruit 2-3 years after planting, with grafted plants often fruiting sooner. Flowers appear in summer, followed by fruit development over the following months.
How many years does Chinese Jujube take to reach full size?
Chinese Jujube is a moderate-growing plant that reaches up to 20 ft at maturity. With steady growth of about 1-2 ft per year, it establishes a substantial presence within 7-10 years.
How often should I water Chinese Jujube in Pakistan’s climate?
Chinese Jujube needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter.
How long does the flowering season of Chinese Jujube last?
Chinese Jujube blooms in summer, producing multi-color flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Can Chinese Jujube tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Chinese Jujube grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
