Narrow Leaf Wolfberry, Berlandier's Wolfberry
Lycium berlandieri
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree, shrub, perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | Yes |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4-5' × 4-5' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | July-September |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 10-20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Narrow, semi-succulent |
| Fruit | Small seeds inside a red fruit |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1200-3000 ft. |
| Description | Found primarily in southern Arizona, this is perhaps the toughest of the wolfberry species. Plants are identifiable by their small leaves and dark bark. Purple flowers attract pollinators and the red fruits are an excellent wildlife food source. This species prefers well draining soil, and is generally found on slopes and wash edges in habitat. |
