Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum, Solanaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MyrrhCommiphora myrrha

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Siberian GinsengEleutherococcus senticosus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mountain MahoganyCercocarpus montanus

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

CheMaclura tricuspidata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert IronwoodOlneya tesota

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Mormon TeaEphedra viridis

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese BarberryBerberis thunbergii

Goji berry and Japanese Barberry both produce alkaloids that can be mutually inhibitory

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Goji Berry grow in?

Goji Berry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Goji Berry?

Good companions for Goji Berry include Myrrh, Siberian Ginseng, Mountain Mahogany, Che, Desert Ironwood.

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