5 JOJOBA Simmondsia Chinensis Fruit Nut Oil Evergreen Shrub Seeds

Description:
Name: Jojoba
Other common names: Deer Nut, Goat Nut, Pignut, Wild Hazel, Quinine Nut, Coffeeberry
Scientific name: Simmondsia Chinensis
Color: Yellowish Green
Plant seeds: When soil temperature warms to 70°F
Bloom time: March – May
Harvest: Varies
Hardiness zone: (8) 9 – 12
Plant height: 3 – 6′
Plant spacing: 3 – 5′
Light requirements: Sun
Soil & water preferences: Average – Dry
Quantity: 5 Seeds
The Jojoba shrub is native to Southwestern North America and is the source of Jojoba Oil, grown commercially for this purpose. The plants produce 1/2 – 3/4″ oval, acorn-like fruit that contain almost 50% oil. The oil, which is odorless, is used in cosmetics, skin products, and pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes such as cooking oil, biodiesel fuel, and engine lubricant. Jojoba plants feature long waxy evergreen greyish-silver leaves and thrive best in arid desert and semi-desert areas. They are tolerant to browsing by deer, bighorn sheep, and livestock, which may nibble on the foliage. The nuts are consumed by squirrels, rabbits, and large birds. The plants are dioecious, requiring both male and female plants to pollinate the fruit. Seeds are harvested when they naturally fall from the bush.