Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba

Identification

Genus: Simmondsia Species: chinensis Variety: Cultivar:

Common name: Jojoba.

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.

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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