When do jujube trees in the north sprout and grow leaves?

Northern jujube tree budding time

Most jujube trees in the north sprout in mid-to-late April. The germination time of the plant is related to the temperature, with 20℃ as the average value. The germination time of the plant from south to north, from Guangdong to Liaoning, can differ by about 10 days. The germination time of jujube trees in the north is slightly later than that in the south.

Requirements for germination of northern jujube trees

1. Temperature

The northern jujube tree is a thermophilic tree species. If you want it to germinate, you need to provide it with a suitable temperature. When the temperature reaches 13-15℃, the jujube buds will begin to germinate.

2. Lighting

The jujube tree does not have high requirements for soil and has strong adaptability. However, if you want it to germinate as soon as possible, it is best to provide loose and fertile soil, and the pH value of the soil should be controlled between 5.5-8.2.

Growth habits and characteristics of northern jujube trees

The northern jujube tree is a small deciduous tree that mostly grows in low-altitude mountainous areas, hills, and plains. The plant likes warmth and light, is drought-resistant and water-resistant, has strong adaptability to soil, and the most suitable growth temperature is 18-22℃.

Northern jujube trees are generally planted in spring and autumn, specifically from March to May and September to November. You can usually prepare the soil for them with humus, sandy soil, and garden soil, give them long-day maintenance, and water them according to the principle of watering when the weather is dry and wet.