Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba)

Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves on woody branch, close up of foliage.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves growing densely on thin woody stems and branches.

Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis

Common names: Jojoba, Goatnut

Family: Simmondsiaceae

Origin: Sonoran Desert of California and Arizona

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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An evergreen shrub, dioecious, smooth, gray-green leaves. Jojoba is grown commercially for its oil, a liquid wax ester, expressed from the seed. Jojoba oil is unique because it is a naturally occurring liquid wax, similar in its properties to "Spermaceti" (whale oil). These types of liquid waxes have hundreds of uses and are very difficult to make synthetically.

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping. Plant does best with occasional deep watering.


Image gallery: 8 images
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves on thin woody branches forming dense plant foliage network
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) with thin woody branches supporting small oval green leaves in close proximity
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves on a thin branch in a close up shot.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) showing dense green oval foliage along the thin woody stem.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) yellow flower and green leaves on a close up branch
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) branch with a small yellow flower and paired green oval leaves
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves and brown fruit hanging on thin woody branch close up.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green leaves attached to woody stem with small brown fruit hanging down.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) dark brown fruit held in a human hand, close up.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) brown fruit resting in the palm of a person's hand.
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) gray-green leaves on a slender branch in a close up image
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) branch with matte gray-green oval leaves and small round buds nearby
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) dark green shrub plant with dense woody branches in dry earth
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) shrub with dense foliage and woody branches growing on sandy brown soil
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green fruit hanging among thick, oval, leather-like leaves close up
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) green fruit nestled under thick, leathery, oval leaves on a wooden branch


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