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. |