Ziziphus Mauritiana Tree (Ber)

Hindi Name – Ber, Jujube

English Name – Indian Date, Indian Plum

Botanical Name – Ziziphus Mauritiana

Ziziphus Mauritiana is a shrub with branches spread all over & full of small thorns. It belongs to the family of Rhamnaceae. It is a widespread tree.  Ziziphus Mauritiana is from Indian Origin & found in South Asian countries as well.

Ziziphus Mauritiana attains the height of twenty-five to thirty feet, & diameter up to twelve inches. Its spreads in an area of twenty to thirty feet. Ziziphus Mauritiana branches are closely grown. Its bark colour is greyish black.

Indian jujube can be cultivated in arid regions as it can survive in very dry conditions too.

Indian jujube plantation is found up to the altitude of 1000 m in India. The tree prefers sunny & dry conditions climate.

Ziziphus Mauritiana leaves are greenish-yellow in colour & dimension two inches long. Leaves Surfaces are dark glossy & they are well arranged. 

Ziziphus Mauritiana Fruit colour is green when raw, & change to yellow-golden brown when ripe. It tastes sweet & oval shape.

Ziziphus Mauritiana Flowering starts late summers or early winter. When fruit picked time is over it, have wrinkles on the surface.

Ziziphus Mauritiana seeds are useful in treating sleeplessness, constipation, anxiety, immunity-boosting, blood pressure, bone strengthing & blood circulation.

Jujube has anti-diabetic & anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial & antioxidant properties. It has high fibre & low-calories that makes it a healthy snack.

It is rich in vitamin C, an important vitamin with antioxidant & immune-boosting properties.