Lycium barbarum
Goji berry
An easy to grow fruit tree that produces royal purple coloured flowers in Spring and Summer.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
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Botanical Name | Lycium barbarum |
Common Name | Goji berry |
Also Known As | Wolfberry |
SA Tree No | |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Features | Erosion Control |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | |
Fragrant | |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | Spring, Summer |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Medium, Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
Berries Pricing
Bag Size | Price Range Incl. VAT | Diameter of Pot |
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3L
| R100-R200
| 19cm <100
|
3L
| R100-R200
| 19cm >100
|
3L
| R100-R200
| 19cm <100 + Stake
|
3L
| R100-R200
| 19cm >100 + Stake
|
Description
The Goji berry is also commonly known as the Wolfberry and is part of a group called the “superfruits”. Its red fruit tastes similar to cranberry or sour cherry. This is a disease-resistant shrub that has long canes of small grouped grey or green leaves. This low-maintenance fruit tree will need to be staked for the first two years and requires very little watering. Suitable for indoor or container planting.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -40°c
- Estimated height: 3m
- Estimated width: 3.9m
- Self-pollinating
- Drought-resistant
- Heat resistant
Planting distance: 1.0 between plants and 1.5m between the rows
Pruning requirements: When dead shoots appear they will need to be removed however this fruit tree doesn’t require pruning to grow and produce fruit. Pruning this tree will definitely make it easier to manage and harvest when its horizontal branches are trimmed by 1m in length.
Used for: Juicing, teas, soups, jams, tarts, desserts or fresh fruit and can be made into a powdery form to blend in with smoothies, shakes or other drinks.
Did you know? Goji berries may help promote skin health, fight against cancer, prevent liver damage and even better depression, anxiety and sleep.