Lycium fremontii

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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.

 

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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

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.