Goji Berry

Container Growing

Suitable for large containers; requires frequent water in high heat.

Family

Solanaceae

Foliage Look

Simple, alternate, narrow-lanceolate, dull gray-green foliage.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are simple, alternate, and narrow-lanceolate, typically gray-green.

Fruit Flower Look

Bright red, oblong berries; small, modest, pale purple star-shaped flowers.

Fruit Flower Rules

Fruit only appears on mature wood; do not include fruit in images of young starter plugs.

Growth Habit Rules

Avoid showing as a groundcover; it is an upright, arching woody shrub.

Mature Plant Look

Large, arching woody shrub with small bright red berries clustered along thin branches.

Mature Stage Morphology

Woody shrub with arching branches, narrow gray-green leaves, and small red berries.

Morphology Rules

Maintain the appearance of a woody, arching shrub; do not portray as a trailing vine.

Plant Faqs

When do Goji Berries ripen? They typically ripen from mid-summer through autumn depending on local climate. Do I need two plants? While self-fertile, planting more than one can often increase total fruit yield. How much space do they need? Give them at least six to eight feet of spread to accommodate their arching growth habit.

Root Look

Healthy, fibrous white root system filling the plug cell.

Soil Look

Dark, moist, well-draining organic potting mix.

Starter Stage

Small, tender green plug with developing root system and emerging foliage.

Starter Stage Morphology

Soft green, lance-shaped leaves on thin, flexible, upright stems.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Goji Berry. This is Goji Berry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this fruiting shrub become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden you want to create. Enjoy the abundance of small, bright red berries that define this plant during the summer harvest season. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with well-draining mix, then move it later to its final sunny location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

Youtube Tags

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the potential of growing Goji Berry in your home garden. This hardy shrub provides nutritious red fruit and an attractive arching habit for sunny growing spaces.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Goji Berry: Edible Landscapes and Fruiting Shrubs