Ziziphus spina-christi (سدر)

Ziziphus spina-christi, commonly known as Christ’s Thorn Jujube and locally as سدر, is a native desert tree prized for its hardiness, medicinal properties, and sweet edible fruits. With a broad canopy and deep roots, it provides excellent shade and plays a vital role in traditional landscapes and ecosystems across the Middle East.

Benefits of Ziziphus spina-christi (سدر)

• Produces edible, nutritious fruit (Sidr dates)
• Highly drought-tolerant and thrives in desert climates
• Provides dense, cooling shade for landscapes and farms
• Used in traditional medicine and honey production
• Deep cultural and religious significance in the region

Care Tips for Ziziphus spina-christi

• Light: Requires full sun exposure
• Watering: Very minimal; thrives in dry conditions
• Soil: Grows in sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
• Pruning: Trim lightly to manage size and shape
• Fertilizer: Not required in native soils; organic compost optional