Lycium barbarum (Goji Berries, Wolf Berries)
Botanical Information
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Lycium |
| Species | barbarum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The fruit may be eaten fresh, in jams and jellies or dried and used in medicinal and herbal remedies. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 4 m |
| Spread | 3.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Sprawling to almost vine-like in nature. |
| Landscape | Fast growing and may be used in soil stabilization. |
| Cultivation | Requires well drained soil and once established is drought tolerant. |
| Flower Description | Trumpet-shaped, self-pollinating, purple flowers with a yellow centre. |
| Fruit Description | Medium sized, red-orange, sweet tasting fruit are produced through summer until the first heavy frost. |