Simmondsia chinensis
Jojoba, Goat Nut
Description
Evergreen, extremely tough, durable, tolerates exposures full sun, heat to part shade. Seed grown forms vary widely. Good wildlife food. Dark Gray-Green & leathery leaves. Slow to moderate growth rate. Very drought tolerant. Can be as large as 8' tall x 10' possibly larger. Densely branched. Foliage damaged in low 20s killed below 15f. Dioiecious. 5-5000' on gravelly slopes S AZ, Calif, 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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.