Fruits

Lycium barbarum

Goji berry

Also known as: Wolfberry

A sprawling, thorny shrub with small purple flowers and orange-red berries used dried or fresh. Training and pruning help keep the long canes tidy and harvestable.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Height: About 10 ft. (species reference; training affects size) · Spread: About 13 ft. or more unless contained
Water: Moderate; well-drained soil
Hardiness: RHS H5 (UK rating: −15 to −10°C; not a USDA-zone rating)

Sizes & prices

Size not listed$27.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Keep in mind: Goji berry commonly refers to Lycium barbarum, but the inventory does not confirm species or cultivar; check the stock tag.

Fruit & harvest

Pollination: Self-fruitful; a second plant is not required.

Growing & care

Care & pruning: Give it room or a support. Prune overly long or congested stems in late winter and remove suckers where spreading is unwanted. Use only ripe berries for food, not the foliage.
Harvest: Hand-pick fully colored berries carefully to avoid bruising. Fruit ripens over an extended season.
Pruning: Fruit forms on new growth. During dormancy, remove weak, damaged or crossing branches; control suckers and keep the canopy open.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Royal Horticultural Society

Utah State University Extension

Photo: Paul144 (image resized for display) · Public domain

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.