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California Native Plant

Simmondsia chinensis

Jojoba, Goatnut

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen, extremely tough, durable, tolerates exposures to full sun, heat to part shade. Seed-grown forms vary widely. Good wildlife food. Dark grey-green and leathery leaves. Slow to moderate growth rate. Very drought tolerant. Can be as large as 8' tall and 10' wide, possibly larger. Densely branched. Foliage damaged in low 20 degrees F; killed below 15 degrees F. Dioiecious. 5-5000' on gravelly slopes S AZ, CA, Baja. Accepts pruning. Tolerant of adversity.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.