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Lycium fremontii

Wolfberry

Plant photo of: Lycium fremontii
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer:

 

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.