Lycium barbarum (Goji berry / Wolfberry)

Lycium barbarum

Goji berry

An easy to grow fruit tree that produces royal purple coloured flowers in Spring and Summer.

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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
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.

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