Jojoba
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
5000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Pima County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Fire
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
seed oil has medicinal and commercial value
Citations:
Matthews 1994