Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba, Goat Nut
Description
This evergreen, extremely tough, durable shrub tolerates full sun, heat, and part shade. Feral goats eat the nuts, thus the common name, Goat Nut. Leaves are dark gray green and leathery. It has a slow to moderate growth rate, growing as large as 8'-10' tall, possibly larger. Jojoba is densely branched and can be pruned. Foliage is damaged in low 20's degrees F and killed below 15 degrees F. It is tolerant of adversity and drought.
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
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.