Jojoba is an evergreen, sometimes drought-deciduous dioecious shrub that flowers in winter and produces a nut-like fruit in early summer after being pollinated by wind or insects. To protect against pre-mature opening, the flower buds have a chilling requirement that ensures open after late winter rain. The plant serves as forage for desert wildlife (javelina, deer, livestock, bighorn sheep), and the nuts are eaten by rodents, squirrels, birds, rabbits. 

A hardy, drought resistant shrub of the Sonoran desert, reaching heights of 4' to 5' with a spread of 6' to 8'. Beautiful blue green foliage makes a good accent plant in the landscape. 

 Form: Shrub

Seasonality: Evergreen

Size: 8x8'

Flowers: Small clusters of yellow flowers

Fruit: only on female plants, when males are also present; berries, 1" in diameter, brown, nut-like

Light Requirements: full sun, reflective heat

Water: low

Soil: tolerant, well drained