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Black Goji Berry
Scientific Name: Lycium ruthenicum
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 5'-7'
- W: 5'-8'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Black Goji Berry plant details
Black Goji Berry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Goji Berry
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Goji Berry
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, pollution, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained
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By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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How to Grow Black Goji Berry
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- black
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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