Simmondsia chinensis |
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Jojoba |
Description
Evergreen, mounding shrub grows slowly to 6' x 6'. Gray-Green leathery leaves. Yellow-green nonshowy flowers appear in spring followed by brown nut on female plants. Tolerates reflected sun. Good for naturalistic landscapes, screening, or informal hedge. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.