Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis Simmondaceae
Form: Shrub Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 8ft high by 8 ft wide Leaves: Simple, oblong, coarse, leathery, gray-green, to 2.5in long; distinctive stiff, upward orientation, in pairs Flowers: Small clusters of yellow flowers Fruit: Only on female plants, when males are also present; berries, 1in diameter, brown, nut-like Stems/Trunks: Thin, brittle and sprawling Range/Origin: California, Arizona, and Mexico Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 7-24 Comments: Low litter, No thorns, Popular ingredient in beauty products CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun, reflected heat; Water: Low Soil: Tolerant, well drained Propagation: Seed; cuttings Maintenance: Low; shaping to form, if desired
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