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LYCIUM barbarum

Commonly known as Chinese box thorn, Goji berry, Wolfberry

Excellent for coastal exposure, this vigorous shrub has scrambling spiny stems. Funnel-shaped purple flowers are followed by egg-shaped orange berries

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Lycium barbarum - Growing Guide

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individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Deciduous - narrowly oblong-lance-shaped, elliptic or oval mid-green to grey-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
Yellow
Height - 3.5m (11½ft) or more
Spread - 5m (16ft) or more
Fruit - Plants which produce an edible or ornamental fruit - edible berries, which can be dried and eaten later in the year
Tall Shrub - vigorous, variable, erect or wide-spreading shrub. Long, arching branches. Produces flowers in small clusters followed by fruits to 2cm (¾in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Additional Features - Berries - These plants have berries. - Edible.
Good to know - the 21st. century superfruit (scientifically unsupported) Goji berry. Wildlife plant - birds
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - China. Introduced by the Duke of Argyll in the 1730's. Grows wild in Suffolk.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1 - for erect shrubs
Pruning group 6 - Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11 - for scandent shrubs
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -