Lycium barbarum is a deciduous woody shrub, growing 1–3 metres (3 ft 3 in–9 ft 10 in) high. The shrub has weak arching branches, and the side branches are often reduced to short leafless spines.
Lycium Barbarum Care
Lycium Barbarum L.
What is the plant
Could be very invasive if not carefully controlled.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
-18°C - 10°C
Hardiness zone
5 - 9
Difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly and copiously for a few weeks after planting. After, you will have to worry about watering only if your wolfberry is in pot: outside of these conditions, it will manage itself, and support better dry ground than wet ground
Pruning
Cut the wolfberry for it to produce many fruits. Why ? Because otherwise it will form a single trunk with a few long branches. In winter - especially the early years - trim to limit the height of your shrub. Cut the terminal branches around half their length, just above a bud that is facing out.
Container
If you keep your chinese boxthorn potted, plan a potting every 2 to 3 years in a simple potting soil and a slightly larger pot. Unwind the root hair if you can, this will help him settle into its new container.
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