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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

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

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.