Simmondsia chinensis |
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Jojoba |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.