Exposure: Full sun. Goji berry is a great bank plant for south or west-facing slopes. Hardy to minus 10 degrees F.
Soil: Good, well-drained soils. Likes a little extra lime/calcium in the soil.
Growth habits: This is a new plant to North America, so we are still learning its growth patterns. One thing is apparent so far - this can be a very vigorous plant. What we don’t know yet is how prolific a fruiter it will be in our bioregion. We’d suggest backing off the fertilizer once your plant is well established to encourage fruit set. Goji Berry is an almost evergreen 5-6 foot mounding shrub that easily colonizes its site. Once it is successfully established, it is capable of robust growth.
Landscape uses: Use as a ground covering bank or border plant. Purple, bell shaped summer flowers are followed by red fall fruit.
Edible/Medicinal properties: Incredibly nutritious, sweet-tart berries are considered by many to be the world’s most nutritious food. Reportedly the main food of ancient Chinese sages, Goji Berry has been called the plant of eternal life. It certainly is a very important plant both nutritionally and medicinally. The berries are loaded with effective antioxidants, more carotene than carrots, all the essential amino acids, many minerals and beneficial phytonutrients and medicinal compounds. Eat ‘em fresh, dried, juiced, or as a delightful addition to your favorite dish.

$24.00/2 gal, $30/3 gal