Simmondsia chinensis

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California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen, extremely tough, durable, tolerates exposures to full sun, heat to part shade. Seed-grown forms vary widely. Good wildlife food. Dark grey-green and leathery leaves. Slow to moderate growth rate. Very drought tolerant. Can be as large as 8' tall and 10' wide, possibly larger. Densely branched. Foliage damaged in low 20 degrees F; killed below 15 degrees F. Dioiecious. 5-5000' on gravelly slopes S AZ, CA, Baja. Accepts pruning. Tolerant of adversity.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.