Jujube - Chico Africa

Jujube - Chico AfricaFruit is round but flattened on the bottom and look similar to a small apple. Pick when the whole fruit (or at least 80%) has just turned brownish red. Texture is crisp and light we consider it an excellent fresh or dried variety. Fruit size 35 45mm. Developed at the Chico institute in California, this is an early fruiting variety. Cross pollinate for best results. These trees are mature and already produce fruit when in season. Trees are currently 50

self fertile variety of fig

with a monoembryonic seed

Mid-season maturity

It is relatively easy to take care of and its versatility makes it a great addition to any garden

The pulp is light green-white with an intensely sweet flavour with a tanginess

Fruit is borne is hanging clumps and change from bright green to orange when ripe

WARNING: The use of this plant

it fruits in the summer months and is generally a smaller plant than the northern Davidsonia pruriens

The flesh is sweet and tastes very smooth and aromatic

formed on terminal or axillary panicles

Grows well in south east Queensland and coastal NSW and can tolerate frost

semi arid and warm temperate climates