Fremont Desert-Thorn, Woldberry
Lycium Fremontii
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
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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