The Jujube (often called manzana or manzanita, "apple" or "little apple" in Spanish) is a grafted fruit tree whose fruit has the texture and flavor of an apple. Bush-like with a weeping habit, it is an extremely prolific producer that bears fruit at just two to three years of age. At a glance Type: Grafted jujube fruit tree Also known as: Manzana, manzanita (little apple) Fruit: Apple-like texture and flavor Habit: Bush-like with a weeping form Bearing age: 2 to 3 years Productivity: Extremely prolific Best for Home fruit gardens Fresh eating Prolific, early-bearing harvests Edible landscaping Adventurous fruit growers How to grow This bush-like, weeping grafted tree is an extremely prolific producer that begins bearing fruit at just two to three years of age. Jujube is an important commercial crop in Thailand, Vietnam, and India and grows on smaller scales in Malaysia and Australia. Flavor profile Crisp with the texture and flavor of an apple, earning it the nickname "little apple." About Everglades Farm Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.