Jojoba Goatnut
Simmondsia chinensis
Simmondsiaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
Last updated
Data Coverage 2 of 6 dimensions
Quick Facts
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 8a–8b
Bloom Time
May 1-May 31
Origin
deserts of southern Arizona, southeastern California and
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | May 15-Jun 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | May 1-May 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | May 15-Jun 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |