Potted Goji Berry Plant

Potted Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), also called wolfberry, is supplied as one live potted shrub. It produces red to red-orange berries on upright shoots and long, arching lateral branches from midsummer until frost when growing conditions allow. The plant is self-fruitful, broadly adaptable, and useful in an edible landscape or a sufficiently large container where regular pruning keeps its naturally vigorous growth accessible.

• Plant form: One live potted goji berry shrub
• USDA zones: 3–10
• Chill requirement: Not specified for this listing
• Pollination: Self-fruitful; a second goji plant is not required
• Mature habit: Up to about 10–13 feet tall and 4 feet wide if unpruned
• Harvest: Generally midsummer through the first frost

Select a full-sun position with soil that drains freely. The supplied growing information indicates a preferred soil pH of approximately 6.8–8.1. Water the nursery pot before planting, loosen tightly circling outer roots, and keep the crown near its existing depth. Irrigate consistently while the shrub establishes, then adjust frequency for weather, soil texture, and whether the plant remains in a container.

Goji naturally forms thorny, arching branches and can become large without training. Prune out damaged or poorly placed wood, shorten long shoots to keep fruit within reach, and thin congested branches so light and air enter the plant. For long-term container culture, use a large vessel with generous drainage, expect more frequent moisture checks, and plan for periodic top and root management as the shrub matures.

This goji is self-fruitful and does not need a named pollinizer partner, though bees visiting the flowers can improve fruit development. A cultivar-specific chill figure is not documented, so gardeners with unusual winter conditions should judge local suitability by zone and regional performance. Read the goji berry growing guide and compare other options in the goji berry collection. This plant is not represented as certified organic, but it can be managed with organic gardening practices.