Jojoba

Simmondsia chinensis, Simmondsiaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MesquiteProsopis juliflora

Nitrogen Fixation

Parrys AgaveAgave parryi

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Adams Needle YuccaYucca filamentosa

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

KapokCeiba pentandra

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

White SageSalvia apiana

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Creosote BushLarrea tridentata

Jojoba growth can be suppressed by creosote's chemical inhibition in close proximity

Uses

Functions

Oil

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Jojoba grow in?

Jojoba grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Jojoba?

Good companions for Jojoba include Mesquite, Parrys Agave, Adams Needle Yucca, Kapok, White Sage.

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