Botanical profile

Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'

Latin name
Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite'
Common name
Goji 'Dynamite'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Solanaceae

Lycium barbarum 'Dynamite' is a highly productive goji berry, grown for its bright red, elongated berries, rich in antioxidants and slightly sweet in flavor. It forms a fast-growing, supple shrub with silvery-green-grey foliage that adds beautiful texture to the garden. 'Dynamite' is ideal for fruit hedges, edible gardens, or natural orchards, where it combines a nutritious harvest with hardiness.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Purple
Fruiting
Edible red berries rich in antioxidants.
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

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