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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 8–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Jojoba produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers; being dioecious; remember to allocate space for its full width

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Simmondsiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — capable of reducing water loss in hot environments.<br><br>During spring
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — allowing it to flourish even in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — gray-green leaves are leathery and oval
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — oil extracted from the seeds is highly regarded for its cosmetic applications; with only females bearing fruit
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — with only females bearing fruit
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — The seeds are encased in a green capsule that matures to a brown color
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — is a perennial shrub native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico
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) — When designing a garden that requires low water usage and maintenance, Jojoba is a superb choice; it can reach a
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — shrub for full
Jojoba, Goatnut (Simmondsia Chinensis) — Noted for its wax-producing seeds
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