Simmondsia chinensis

Identification

Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba.
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba - grid24_3
Simmondsia chinensis
Simmondsia chinensis - grid24_3
Simmondsia chinensis
Simmondsia chinensis, Jojoba - grid24_3
Simmondsia chinensis, Joboba with the male flowers
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Simmondsia chinensis, Jojoba female flower

Description

An evergreen shrub 4 12', dioecious, smooth, gray-green leaves. Native to dry slopes bordering Mojave Desert and throughout S. Arizona. It likes full sun, no water after established. It has an edible oil from fruit. It is cold tolerant to 17 deg. F.. If your ground freezes regularly forget this plant. It needs rock mulch if you live in one of the few spots (like ours) that has extreme summer temperatures and no summer rain.

Available at our Online store.

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Available at our Santa Margarita store.

Contact: bawilson@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm
Address: 3232 Las Pilitas Rd. Santa Margarita, CA 93453
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Available at our Escondido store.

Contact: escondido@laspilitas.com
Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm
Address: 8331 Nelson Way Escondido, CA 92026
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Five Gallon 0 0 $ 24.99
Fifteen Gallon 0 0 $ 79.99

Characteristics



Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba's foliage type is evergreen.
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba's flower color is na.
Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba's fruit is edible.

Communities

Communities for Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba:Chaparral, Creosote Bush Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.

Ranges for Simmondsia chinensis

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 9 to 10
height[m]: 1.00 to 1.50
width[m]: 1.00 to 2.00
rainfall[cm]: 21.00 to 49.00

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