Ziziphus jujuba

Chinese date, jujube

Shrub or small spring tree with edible fruits that is common in southern Asia. The leaf is a popular fodder.

					As % of dry matter
				DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ca	P	Ref
Fresh leaves,
Nigeria					11.8	14.3	8.6	4.3	61.0	1.97	0.20	58
Fresh browse, India					8.6	30.1	10.8	1.7	48.8	2.16	0.23	403
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Foliage					Cattle		36.0	27.0	62.0	64.0	1.11	403