Jujube Tree (Desi Ber)
Ziziphus mauritiana – Hardy Desi Ber Tree for Fruitful Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Crisp, sweet-tart fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants
- ✓ Extremely drought-tolerant and pest-resistant
- ✓ Thrives in all lowland regions of Pakistan, from Sindh to southern Punjab
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Jacobabad, Hyderabad, Thatta, Nawabshah, Sukkur, All lowland areas in Sindh, Southern Punjab
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Islamabad
Grows well with good sunlight and dry soil. Ensure no prolonged frost. Alive and Thrive Guarantee does not apply.Not Recommended
Murree, Swat, Chitral, Northern highlands
Not covered under guaranteeUnbox, water lightly, place in filtered sunlight, and let the plant adjust for 48 hours.
For the crispiest fruit, harvest Desi Ber just before it begins to wrinkle. Ripe fruit turns slightly golden with a firm bite. Use fruit nets to protect from birds.
Outdoor: Choose a sunny, open space with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Dig a 2x2 ft hole. Mix soil with compost and a handful of sand or gravel for drainage. Avoid wet or shaded spots.
Pot: Use a 20–24" deep pot with good drainage. Soil mix should be 40% garden soil, 30% compost, and 30% coarse sand. Place in a location with maximum sun exposure.
Ber trees need little water once established. In the first year, water every 4-5 days during summer and every 10-14 days in winter.
Mature trees: Deep water once every 10-15 days in dry months. Avoid overwatering.
Use fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 6-6-12) every 2 months during growing season.
Add compost or rotted manure around the base in early spring.
Prune in early spring before flowering. Focus on removing crossing branches and shaping the canopy.
Remove lower shoots and deadwood annually.
Very heat-tolerant, but mulch the base in extremely hot zones to retain moisture. In Islamabad and other frost-prone areas, protect young trees in Dec-Jan with cloth or frost cover.
- ✓ Locally grown for superior heat and drought tolerance
- ✓ Traditional Pakistani variety with reliable yield
- ✓ Great for edible hedges, boundary walls, or orchards
- ✓ Alive and Thrive Guarantee in suitable zones with full sun and dry soil conditions
About Jujube Tree (Desi Ber)
A Time-Tested Fruit Tree for Pakistan’s Toughest Climates
The Desi Ber, also known as Indian Jujube, is one of the hardiest and most resilient fruit trees native to Pakistan. Its golden to reddish-brown fruits are crisp, mildly tangy, and prized for their nutritional value. Perfect for both rural farms and urban gardens, the Jujube tree is ideal for those who want dependable fruit with minimal care.
Once established, this tree is nearly indestructible—thriving in poor soils, intense heat, and even long dry spells. With its high productivity, low water needs, and resistance to most pests, it’s a smart choice for new and experienced growers alike.
Easy to Grow, Easy to Love
Jujube trees grow quickly and begin fruiting in 2–3 years. Their small leaves, thorny branches, and graceful, upright form make them suitable as both edible and ornamental trees. They attract pollinators and require almost no maintenance after the first year.
Add a Piece of Pakistan’s Heritage to Your Garden with the Desi Ber – Resilient, Delicious, and Easy to Grow!
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Jujube Tree (Desi Ber) Size Guide
- Small - Ideal for gardeners looking to grow long-term
- Medium - Strong root base, faster maturity
- Large - Close to fruiting, landscape impact
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.