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Gojiberry Shrub (Lycium barbarum) is a hardy, nutrient-rich superfruit plant valued for its clusters of bright red, antioxidant-packed berries. Long prized in traditional wellness practices, gojiberries have a sweet, slightly tangy flavor and can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in teas, smoothies, and baked goods. The vigorous shrub grows upright with arching canes and silvery-green foliage, producing small purple flowers in spring that give way to heavy crops of berries from midsummer into fall. Easy to grow and highly adaptable, gojiberry is a productive and rewarding addition to home gardens, edible landscapes, or small orchards.
Growing Gojiberry Shrub
Light: Thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate light shade.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range, including sandy or loamy soils.
Water: Water regularly the first year to establish roots. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering during prolonged dry periods.
Fertilizer: Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage strong growth and fruiting.
Pollination: Self-fertile; each plant sets fruit on its own.
Maintenance: Prune in late winter to remove old canes and encourage vigorous, new productive shoots. Can be trained on a trellis for easier harvest and improved air circulation.
Hardiness: Best grown in USDA zones 5–9. Berries ripen steadily through midsummer and early fall.
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All our shrubs are shipped in pots and they will be in a dormancy state, with proper care and planting instructions included.
Growing Zones
5b - 9b
Low Temperature
-20°F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Mild
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Orange Yellow
Growth Rate
Vigorous
Soil
Prefers well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; tolerates near neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH 7.0 to 8.2)
Moisture
Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established but produces better fruit with consistent moisture
Sun Exposure
Full sun (minimum 6 to 8 hours daily) with part shade tolerated in very hot climates
Mature Spread
5–7
Mature Height
5–7
Bloom Period
Late spring to early summer with small tubular orange or yellowish flowers
Pruning Time
Late winter to early spring, pruning back about one-third to promote bushier, more productive growth
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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