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Lycium fremontii
Wolfberry
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.