Goji Berry Seeds – Lycium barbarum Fruit Plant

Goji Berry is a hardy deciduous shrub grown for its slender arching branches, small green leaves, and bright orange-red berries. Plants develop a bushy, spreading growth habit and produce delicate purple flowers followed by fruiting throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for home gardens, edible landscapes, hedgerows, and container cultivation. Goji Berry performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts well to a wide range of temperate climates.

Features

• Hardy deciduous fruiting shrub
• Produces bright red edible berries
• Arching, bushy growth habit
• Suitable for hedgerows and edible landscapes
• Adapted to temperate climates
• Performs well in well-drained soils
• Drought tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lycium barbarum
• Common Name (US): Goji Berry
• Seed Type / Variety: Lycium barbarum
• Growth Habit: Deciduous fruiting shrub
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or Spring after stratification
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6-12 feet tall, 4-8 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 feet apart