Jujube
Can I Grow Lang?
Lang produces pear-shaped fruit that's best when dried — sweet, chewy, and date-like when fully ripe. It's the classic drying jujube and pairs perfectly with Li for cross-pollination.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
100
Hardiness Zones
6-7-8-9-10
Harvest
September to October
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About Lang
Lang produces pear-shaped fruit that's best when dried — sweet, chewy, and date-like when fully ripe. It's the classic drying jujube and pairs perfectly with Li for cross-pollination.
Lang requires 100 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Must be fully ripe on tree for best flavor; thorny; fruit quality is poor if eaten too early.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Lang produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Lang only needs 100 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (5 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 6-10 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.