Simmondsia chinensis - Jojoba

Simmondsia chinensis Jojoba (a.k.a. goat nut, deer nut, pignut, wild hazel, quinine nut, coffee berry, or gray box bush) Native to Southwestern North America, it is an evergreen shrub typically growing 3-6 ft high & wide with smooth, gray-green oval leaves. Jojoba prefers full sun with little to no water after established. It has an edible oil from its fruit that is used in many skin care products. In ideal conditions, mature plants can reach 8-10 ft. if left to keep growing. Easy to grow, adaptable, and fire resistant. Plants are dioecious (male & female flowers on separate plants) The pale green female flowers are borne singly at each leaf node. The yellowish-green male flowers are borne in clusters. Plants bloom in winter and female plants ripen their acorn-shaped seeds in early to mid summer.  Exposure Full sun Grows to 10 feet high x 4-6 feet wide Hardiness Zone 9-11 Got questions? Learn how to plant with help from our blog!