Jojoba Goatnut

Simmondsia chinensis

Simmondsiaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · native

Last updated March 9, 2026

Data Maturity Baseline

This profile contains verified botanical data. Regional field notes and expert review are in progress.

Quick Facts

Height

6–10 ft

Spread

6 ft

Growth Rate

Moderate

Light

Full Sun

Soil

Well Drained

Water

Low

Hardiness

Zone Zones 8a–8b

Bloom Time

May 1-May 31

Origin

deserts of southern Arizona, southeastern California and

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
New growth flush BBCH 11	May 15-Jun 15	Lighter-colored new growth visible at branch tips
Bloom start BBCH 61	May 1-May 31	First open flowers visible; flowers yellow
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	May 15-Jun 15	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Fruit/seed development BBCH 71	Jun 1-Aug 31	Fruit or seed structures forming; fruit color: brown
Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85	Sep 1-Nov 30	Fruit fully colored and ripened; seed dispersal may begin