(1/1) Goji Vine Fruiting brigh elongated orange to red berries
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Goji Berry - Vine
Lycium chinense
This variety of Goji berry is similar to Lycium barbarum the shrub, but it's growth habit is more vine-like. The Goji Berry is native to the Himalayas and inner Mongolia where it has been used for thousands of years and is held in high regard. They have a... Read More juicy taste comparable to cranberries or tangy plums. The fruit of L. chinense is as tasty as that of L. barbarum however the skin has a stronger flavour. The Goji Berry vine is a sprawling shrubby vine that lives for 5-8 years. The fruits are small and shiny red with oval berries about 1cm long with lots of small edible seeds in the center. Plants prefer a sheltered sunny spot with good drainage and a trellis wall or structure to climb up and scramble over.
The fruit is esteemed in Chinese medicine for many reasons. It iis said to boost the immune system as the fruits are very high in antioxidants and vitamin C and A. I is also said to benefit the liver, kidneys and eye function
Other Names: Chinese Boxthorn
$17.90 ($17.90-$17.90 choose a size)
Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May
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