For Ornamental Use

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AmeriZao™ Dragon

Dragon: (龙枣, AMERIZAO™ Dragon): Imported into the US in 2011 by New Mexico State University. Very gnarled cultivar with hair-pin structure. Both shoots and branchlets were twisted. Leafing out late, the latest among NMSU collection. Small fruit, pear shaped, OK flavor. Flowers with 5-8 sepals/petals/stamens. Smallest tree size in my jujube collections. 4-5 ft tall for 10 years old tree in northern NM, 5-6 ft in southern NM. Very good small/dwarf edible landscape tree.

AmeriZao™ Mushroom

Mushroom (磨盘枣, AMERIZAO™ Mopanzao):Imported into the US in 2011 by New Mexico State University. Vigorous tree. Medium sized fruit. 9-11.0g. 29-32_ Brix. Gourd or button- mushroom shaped beautiful fruit, sweet flavor, mid-season, ok for fresh eating. Dry fruit with similar shape. Good edible landscape cultivar.

So

So: Imported by Frank Meyer in 1914. Branches are zigzagged, very decorative trees even in winter. Compact tree with plenty of branches. Medium size, round fruit. 11-12g, 29.5-31.5_ Brix in central and northern New Mexico. Non-uniform with two sized fruits, the smaller fruit weighed less than half of the larger ones. Sweet/tart balanced flavor. Good for fresh eating and mediocre for drying. Excellent four-season ornamental cultivar.

AmeriZao™ Teapot

Teapot (茶壶枣, AMERIZAO™ Teapot): Imported into the US in 2011 by New Mexico State University. Vigorous and upright tree. Medium fruit size, 8-9g, 31-32_Brix in central and northern NM. Non-uniform fruit with 1-5 protuberances on the shoulder and the typical one with two - mimic a miniature teapot with spout and a handle. Medium to late season. Sweet fruit. Good edible landscape plant.