The goji berry or wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is native to China and other parts of Eastern Asia, including Japan. It forms an upright shrub with long, thorny branches hanging over in elegant curves. Ultimate height 2-3 meters.
It is a drought resistant pioneer-plant with a high adornment value and high regeneration ability. It is appropriate for city climates, tolerates high concentrations of salt, is extremely wind resistant, and usable for slopes, highway-plantings, industrial dumps, coast areas etc. A good insect-nourishing shrub with excellent honey potential.
The fruits have a very high importance because of their high content of vitamins and trace elements - notably iron, selenium, Vitamins B2 and C. Goji berries also contain very high concentrations of polysaccharides - powerful anti-oxidant agents. Some studies suggest anti-aging properties. The leaves are also used in Chinese medicine. Fruits orange-red. Cropping September to October.
Goji berries
Small container-grown plants €7 ea. Bulk offer: 6 or more plants €5.90 ea
Cultivars
No. 1 Lifeberry
Good flavoured, high yielding varietyfrom Ningxia region of China
Sweet Lifeberry
Smaller fruited but sweeter cultivar
Availability
Goji berries will be available February 2012
Delivery of Goji berries: Up to 10 plants: €15. Over 10 plants €20.
Additional ordering information
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The Sustainability Institute
Cooloughra
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Co. Mayo
Republic of Ireland