Apple Ber Plant

The apple ber plant (Ziziphus mauritiana) is a fast-growing, high-yielding hybrid fruit tree that produces crisp, juicy fruits tasting like a cross between a green apple and traditional Indian jujube.

PLANT OVERVIEW

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ziziphus mauritiana (family Rhamnaceae).

ORIGIN: Thailand and South Asia.

HEIGHT: Grows up to 2 to 4 meters as a managed garden tree or shrub.

FRUITING TIME: Grafted varieties start bearing fruit within 3 to 12 months of planting.

HARVEST SEASON: Winter to early spring (typically November to March).

YIELD: Produces 20–25 kg in the first year and up to 50–100 kg in subsequent years.

FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS

SIZE & WEIGHT: Round to oval fruits weighing between 40 to 60 grams.

TASTE & TEXTURE: Extremely crunchy, sweet, and non-astringent with thin skin and a small seed.

NUTRITION: Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

CARE AND GROWTH REQUIREMENTS

SUNLIGHT: Requires full, direct sunlight for heavy flowering and fruiting.

SOIL: Thrives in loose, well-drained loamy or sandy soil with good organic compost.

WATERING: Highly drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering during the fruiting phase improves size and yield.

PRUNING: Pruning old branches yearly after the harvest season promotes vigorous new growth and a larger yield next season.

FERTILIZATION: Apply organic manure or cow dung compost every 45 to 60 days.