In India, the tree is held sacred and is included in many religious ceremonies The fruits are offered to Siva There is a Jujube tree growing in the Golden Temple complex at Amritsar, which is known as the "Tree which removes sorrow" Jujube was introduced into Guam about 1850 but is not often planted there or in Hawaii except as an ornamentalZiziphus jujuba is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in October The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by InsectsTivation in areasof highrainfall is not recommended Prolongand heavy rainfall causes flower drop and affects the rate of fruit set Duringlong periods of drought the fruits will be small and hard Jujubecanbegrowninalmost all typesof soil Theideal soil for
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