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Berlandier's Wolfberry

Lycium berlandieri, Solanaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Buckhorn ChollaCylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pale Bunny Ears CactusOpuntia microdasys var. pallida
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Organ Pipe CactusStenocereus thurberi
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Teddy Bear ChollaCylindropuntia bigelovii

Both species compete for limited water resources and space in desert environments

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionThorny BarrierErosion ControlWildlife Food

Edible Parts

BerriesYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantImmune SupportEye Health

Common Questions

What zones does Berlandier's Wolfberry grow in?

Berlandier's Wolfberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Berlandier's Wolfberry?

Good companions for Berlandier's Wolfberry include Buckhorn Cholla, Pale Bunny Ears Cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus.

Design guilds with Berlandier's Wolfberry and see companion relationships visually.

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