Goji Berry

Goji Berry Plant – The Superfruit You Can Grow at Home!

🍒 Zone 5–9 | Fast-Growing | Self-Pollinating | Superfood Superstar

Say hello to the Goji Berry, a powerhouse plant that brings vibrant red berries packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and energy-boosting goodness—right to your backyard! Known as the “fruit of longevity” in traditional Chinese medicine, the Goji Berry is a low-maintenance shrub that produces nutrient-rich berries perfect for snacking, smoothies, teas, and trail mixes.

🌿 Plant Features:

• Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub or vine

• Height: 6–10 feet (can be pruned to stay smaller)

• Spread: 4–6 feet

• Fruit: Bright orange-red berries with a mildly sweet, tangy flavor

• Pet Friendly: ❌ Not pet-safe – Berries are considered mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested in large amounts

🌞 Sunlight Requirements:

Thrives in full sun (6–8 hours/day). More sun = more berries!

🌱 Soil & Watering:

• Prefers well-draining soil (sandy or loamy works best).

• Drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering promotes best fruit yield.

• Avoid overly wet or soggy conditions.

📅 Fruiting Time:

• Begins fruiting in mid to late summer

• Can yield berries in its second year, with peak production by year 3

🛠️ Care Tips:

• Prune lightly after fruiting to shape the plant and encourage new growth.

• Add a trellis or support if you prefer a more vertical growing habit.

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced organic fertilizer.

🌟 Why Grow Goji Berries?

• Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, and amino acids

• Known to support immune health, energy, and skin vitality

• Dried berries can be used like raisins—or eat them fresh, straight from the vine!

🎉 Fun Facts:

• Goji berries have been used in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years.

• The plant is incredibly resilient—cold hardy, heat-tolerant, and pest-resistant.

• Also called Wolfberry, it can be grown in the ground or a large container.

Grow your own wellness! The Goji Berry plant is your superfood-producing sidekick—beautiful, bountiful, and brimming with health benefits.

🛒 Add this legendary berry plant to your cart and grow something powerful!

Botanical Name

Lycium barbarum

Common Names

Goji Berry Plant, Wolfberry, Matrimony Vine

Plant Type

Perennial Fruiting Shrub

Light Requirements

Full Sun (6–8+ hours daily)

Watering Needs

Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Humidity

Average household humidity

Temperature

Prefers 65–85°F; tolerant of cooler temperatures

Soil Type

Well-draining soil; sandy or loamy preferred

Growth Habit

Shrubby, slightly vining; can be trained or trellised

Mature Size

6–10 feet tall and wide if unpruned

Fruiting Season

Late spring through summer

Edibility

Produces small red antioxidant-rich berries

Care Level

Easy to Moderate

Pet Toxicity

Non-toxic, but best to keep out of reach of pets

Special Features

Edible superfood berries, drought tolerant once established, great for containers or garden beds

Origin

Asia (China, Tibet)

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitor the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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