Chinese Jujube
(Ziziphus jujuba)
IN GREENBELT WEST OF ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM
(North building)

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55 Brought here by the Chinese railroad workers, this oriental immigrant has long been grown in Arizona. It is prized for its delicious (dry) fruit, attractive foliage and interesting silhouette. Very tolerant of drought, yet enjoys lawn situations, too.