About
Simmondsia chinensis, jojoba or goat nut, is a slow-growing, dense, evergreen shrub to 2 m producing opposite, grey-green, leathery, oval leaves and inconspicuous, greenish-yellow male and female flowers on separate plants, followed on female plants by nut-like, olive-shaped fruits rich in liquid wax. A rewarding ornamental and economic plant for a sunny, very well-drained, frost-free border.
About the genus
Simmondsia chinensis is a slow-growing, dense, evergreen shrub producing grey-green, leathery, oval leaves and nut-like fruits rich in liquid wax. Grown in sunny, very well-drained, frost-free borders for its ornamental and economic qualities.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.