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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.

Shipping Info

Gojiberry plants are shipped as healthy, well-rooted young shrubs, ready for immediate planting in gardens, containers, or edible landscapes. Naturally hardy and vigorous, gojiberries establish quickly and begin bearing fruit within a couple of years. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery to your garden.

Growing Zones

5b - 9b
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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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