Plant Database
Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum, Wolfberry
The Goji Berry is a resilient and prolific superfruit shrub, celebrated as much for its incredible nutritional profile as for its ease of cultivation. This hardy deciduous plant produces a bountiful harvest of bright orange-red, elongated berries that are sweet, tangy, and packed with antioxidants. Thriving on neglect, it is drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and adapts to poor soils, making it an ideal choice for edible landscaping, hedges, or containers. Enjoy the berries fresh for a tart burst of flavor, or dry them for a sweet, chewy snack that stores the goodness of summer.
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Renowned as a nutrient-dense "superfruit," exceptionally high in antioxidants, vitamins, and amino acids.
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Produces abundant crops of elongated, bright red berries on gracefully arching branches.
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An incredibly tough, adaptable perennial shrub that is drought, cold, and pest resistant once established.
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Self-pollinating and begins fruiting within 1-2 years of planting.
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Can be grown as a loose, ornamental shrub, trained on a trellis, or pruned into a hedge.
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Both the berries and young leaves are edible and used in teas and culinary dishes.
Flavor & Use Profile:
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Flavor (Fresh): Mildly sweet with a distinctive tangy, herbal, and sometimes slightly bitter note.
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Flavor (Dried): Sweeter and more concentrated, resembling a tart raisin or cranberry.
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Best Uses: Fresh: Added to smoothies, salads, or eaten as a snack. Dried: The most common form, eaten alone, in trail mix, or brewed in tea. Leaves: Used fresh or dried for herbal tea.