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    Lycium carolinianum

    Also Known As

    • Carolina Wolfberry
    • Christmasberry

    Plant type

    shrub, vine

    size

    • H: 4'-8'
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Lycium carolinianum plant details

    Lycium carolinianum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lycium carolinianum

    Plant type: shrub or vine
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycium carolinianum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lavender bloom, spring.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lycium carolinianum plant

    How to Grow Lycium carolinianum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-10'

    Width: 2'-3'

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    Goji Berry

    Scientific Name: Lycium barbarum

    aka Chinese Wolfberry, Duke of Argyll's tea tree, Matrimony Vine

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Chinese Goji Berry

    Scientific Name: Lycium chinense

    aka Chinese Boxthorn, Goji Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 3'-10'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
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    Lycium andersonii

    aka Lycium andersonii var. andersonii, Anderson Boxthorn, Anderson's Desert Thorn, Desert Wolfberry, Squawberry, Water Jacket

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

    aka Dynamite Goji Berry, Dynamite Wolf Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' fruit by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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