Tiger Tooth Jujube

Tiger Tooth Jujube

15 Gallon
$229.00
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Tiger Tooth Jujube

Jujube ‘Tiger Tooth’

Unique Long & Thin “Tiger Tooth“ Shape • Crisp Apple-Like Flavor Fresh • Rich Maple Taste When Dried

$229.00

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Description

The Tiger Tooth Jujube stands out with its unique, long, and slender fruit shape, resembling an animal's canine tooth. It offers a crisp, apple-like flavor when harvested fresh at the right stage, and transforms into a treat with rich, maple-syrup notes when dried, providing two distinct eating experiences.

  • Produces distinctive, long, thin, reddish-brown fruit resembling a tiger‘s tooth.

  • Flesh is crisp with a pleasant, apple-like flavor when harvested semi-green; develops a rich, maple-syrup sweetness when dried.

  • A unique dual-stage harvest variety: best for fresh eating when half-green/half-brown, and for drying when fully mature.

  • A hardy, deciduous tree with the typical jujube resilience to drought and pests.

  • Self-pollinating but produces better with a cross-pollinator.

  • Excellent for snacking, baking, or making distinctive dried fruit with a complex flavor.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor (Fresh): Crisp, mildly sweet, and refreshing with apple-like notes.

  • Flavor (Dried): Rich, deep, and complex with pronounced maple or caramelized sugar notes.

  • Texture: Very crisp when fresh; chewy and dense when dried.

  • Best Uses: Harvest at two stages: for a unique fresh, crisp snack, or for drying into exceptionally flavorful treats.

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  • Light: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

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  • Features:Foliage:Oval, glossy green leaves.Alternate arrangement.Deciduous.Flowers:Small, pale yellow-green blossoms.Heavy bloomer.Self-fertile (improves with cross-pollination).Fruit:Long, slender cylindrical shape.Red-brown skin.Flavor: Maple-like sweetness when dried.Texture: Crisp apple-like texture when fresh
  • Habit: Upright deciduous tree
  • Mature Height: 15-20 ft (easily maintained at 10-15 ft)
  • Mature Spread: 10-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Unique fruit shape - resembles tiger's teeth.Maple flavor development when dried.Excellent snacking quality.Pest and disease resistant
  • Special Attributes:Dual-stage harvesting:Half-green/half-brown for fresh eating.Fully brown for dried maple flavor.Excellent drying characteristics.Good for commercial production
  • Landscape Uses:Edible landscaping.Xeriscape plantings.Home orchards.Drought-tolerant gardens

Faqs

  • Q: When should I pick them for fresh eating?A: For the prized crisp, apple-like texture and flavor, harvest when the fruit is half green and half brown. If left to fully ripen to all brown, the texture softens and is better for drying.
  • Q: What makes the dried flavor special?A: When fully matured and dried, Tiger Tooth jujubes are known for developing a unique, rich flavor often described as reminiscent of maple syrup or brown sugar, which is distinct from other varieties.
  • Q: Is it a heavy producer?A: It is a reliable producer, and its unique fruit shape makes it a fun and productive addition to a home orchard.

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