Shrubs - Jojoba

Jojoba is an evergreen, woody, perennial shrub with slow to moderate growth rate.  Height from 3- to 10-feet tall with greater spread.  Full sun.  Tempature tolerant.  Apply only limited supplemental water once established in Phoenix landscapes. If unchecked, an irrigated jojoba shrub will have weak, unruly growth and will become massive.  Jojoba should not be planted in small or narrow planters. Jojoba is dioecious (separate male and female plants), male flowers are small, 1/4-inch wide in panicled clusters, female flowers to 3/4 inch across, cream colored. Flowering occurs during winter and is not ornamental.  Jojoba oil is often used applied directly to the skin for acne, psoriasis, sunburn, and chapped skin.

Scientific name:  Simmondsia chinensis