Simmondsia chinensis |
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Jojoba, Goat Nut |
Description
This evergreen, extremely tough, durable shrub tolerates full sun, heat, and part shade. Feral goats eat the nuts, thus the common name, Goat Nut. Leaves are dark gray green and leathery. It has a slow to moderate growth rate, growing as largeas 8'-10' tall, possibly larger. Jojoba is densely branched and can be pruned. Foliage is damaged in low 20's degrees F and killed below 15 degrees F. It is tolerant of adversity and drought.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parkingstrip, Publicpark, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
Erosioncontrol, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Massplanting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
