• Scientific Name: Ziziphus mauritiana
• Common Names: Naaval (Tamil), Indian Jujube, Ber, Regalberry, Chinese Date, Desi Jujube, Jujuba.
• Family: Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family).

Plant Description:

1. Size and Shape:

   • The Naaval tree is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters), though in some cases it can grow taller.
   • It has a wide canopy with oval leaves that are bright green and a bit glossy. The tree produces small, yellowish-green flowers that are not very showy but attract bees for pollination.

2. Fruit:

   • The Naaval fruit is typically round or oval-shaped, and its color can range from green to yellow, red, or brown, depending on its ripeness.
   • The fruit has a thin skin and a sweet to tart flavor. It is somewhat hard when unripe, becoming softer and sweeter as it ripens. The flesh is juicy and contains a single seed (stone) in the center.
   • Size: The fruit is about the size of a small plum or large cherry