Jojoba, Goatnut

Simmondsia Chinensis

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Overview

Simmondsia chinensis, commonly known as Jojoba or Goatnut, is a perennial shrub native to Southwestern North America. Adaptable to arid conditions, it reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads 6 to 10 feet wide. Noted for its wax-producing seeds, this dioecious plant requires both male and female specimens for pollination. The dense, leathery foliage and inconspicuous flowers are highly drought-resistant, thriving in well-drained soils under full sun.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — commonly known as Jojoba or Goatnut

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — When designing a garden that requires low water usage and maintenance, Jojoba is a superb choice

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — oil extracted from the seeds is highly regarded for its cosmetic applications

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — adding an element of interest for clients

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Remember to allocate space for its full width and height in landscape planning for a balanced design

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — white and yellow flowers in the garden

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — shrub with white and yellow blooms

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Simmondsiaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Its deep root system makes it extremely drought-tolerant; remember to allocate space for its full width and height in

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — When designing a garden that requires low water usage and maintenance, Jojoba is a superb choice

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — oil extracted from the seeds is highly regarded for its cosmetic applications

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — adding an element of interest for clients

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Remember to allocate space for its full width and height in landscape planning for a balanced design

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — white and yellow flowers in the garden

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — shrub with white and yellow blooms

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — shrub for full

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — commonly known as Jojoba or Goatnut; noted for its wax-producing seeds

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — is a perennial shrub native to Southwestern North America; it can reach a mature height of up to 6 feet with a spread

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Adaptable to arid conditions, it reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads 6 to 10 feet wide; with only females

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Noted for its wax-producing seeds; remember to allocate space for its full width and height in landscape planning for

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — this dioecious plant requires both male and female specimens for pollination; noted for its wax-producing seeds

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — leathery foliage and inconspicuous flowers are highly drought-resistant; it can reach a mature height of up to 6 feet

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — thriving in well-drained soils under full sun; with only females bearing fruit

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — is a perennial shrub native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico; remember

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — As a landscape architect assistant; noted for its wax-producing seeds

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 11; it can reach a mature height of up to 6 feet with a spread of 6 to 10

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — It can reach a mature height of up to 6 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet; with only females bearing fruit

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — allowing it to flourish even in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established; noted for its

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — gray-green leaves are leathery and oval; it can reach a mature height of up to 6 feet with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — capable of reducing water loss in hot environments.<br><br>During spring; with only females bearing fruit

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Jojoba produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; being dioecious; remember to allocate space for its full width

Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — plants are either male or female; noted for its wax-producing seeds