Lycium fremontii
Wolfberry
Description
Deciduous mounding shrub grows at a moderate rate to 8' x 8'. Leaves are light green small and succulent. White or pale lavender flowers appear late winter to spring and fall. Bright red fruit follow flowering. Fruits and cover attract birds. Excellent wildlife plant. Full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Lavender, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Screen, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.