Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba)
Botanical Information
| Family | Simmondsiaceae (Buxaceae) |
| Genus | Simmondsia |
| Species | chinensis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Southwestern United States of America and Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1 - 2 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Often used as a hedge plant, street medians or privacy screens. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed or cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Desert |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are green, oval, 2 - 4 cm long and 1.5 - 3 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are small and yellow. |
| Fruit Description | Acorn shaped fruit. |
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