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    Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

    Also Known As

    • Dynamite Goji Berry
    • Dynamite Wolf Berry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' plant details

    Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' is a thornless selection of the goji berry producing large, sweet fruit. Harvest summer to frost. The tiny purple flowers are fragrant and self-fertile. Evergreen plants have an arching habit especially when branches are weighted down by the glowing red fruit. Gojis are touted as a super food packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They can be eaten fresh or dried or used in baking.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' plant

    How to Grow Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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