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Exotic shrubs and treesZIZIPHUS jujuba "Chinese Date" 3 seeds
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Deciduous, slightly spiny shrub or low tree (3-4m). Pinnate, glossy dark green leaves with knurled edges. Grows fruits, which in full maturity, are dark red, edible and 2-5cm long. The white crunchy flesh is slightly sweet to sour-sweet...
Deciduous, slightly spiny shrub or low tree (3-4m). Pinnate, glossy dark green leaves with knurled edges. Grows fruits, which in full maturity, are dark red, edible and 2-5cm long. The white crunchy flesh is slightly sweet to sour-sweet. The flavor resembles dried apples or dates. Fruits can be consumed fresh, compotered or candied or dried. The fruits are also used to produce syrup and contain a high proportion of vitamin C and starch. Chewing leaves will remove the ability to perceive a sweet or bitter taste for a shorter period of time. It is used in Chinese medicine to treat inflammation of the throat, promotes the production of blood cells and has a beneficial effect on the liver and spleen. It is also used to detoxify the whole body. Frost-resistant to -20°C.
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