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Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry

Lycium Fremontii

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Overview

Lycium fremontii, or Fremont Desert-Thorn, is a native shrub of the Southwest, thriving in USDA zones 8-11. It boasts grey-green foliage with seasonal white to purplish flowers, maturing into red berries. This hardy plant reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 4-8 feet wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soils. It’s drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care, ideal for water-wise landscapes and attracting local wildlife.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–11Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Arid, Subtropical
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — This hardy plant reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 4-8 feet wide
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — preferring full sun and well-drained soilsFremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — commonly known as the Fremont Desert-Thorn or WolfberryFremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — Lycium fremontii, or Fremont Desert-Thorn, is a native shrub of the Southwest, thriving in USDA zones 8-11Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care, ideal for water-wise landscapes and attracting localFremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — It boasts grey-green foliage with seasonal white to purplish flowers, maturing into red berriesLycium Fremontii+18

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — This hardy plant reaches 3-6 feet in height and spreads 4-8 feet wide
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — preferring full sun and well-drained soils
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — commonly known as the Fremont Desert-Thorn or Wolfberry
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — Lycium fremontii, or Fremont Desert-Thorn, is a native shrub of the Southwest, thriving in USDA zones 8-11
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care, ideal for water-wise landscapes and attracting local
Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry (Lycium Fremontii) — It boasts grey-green foliage with seasonal white to purplish flowers, maturing into red berries
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