Wolfberry, L. Chinensis, species are deciduous woody perennial plants, growing 1–3 m high, somewhat shorter than L. barbarum. The stems are highly branched.

Lycium chinense produces a bright orange-red berry, whose shape is ovoid or oblong, 7 to 15 mm long and 5 to 8 mm wide (but up to 22 mm long and 10 mm wide in cultivation). It contains compressed yellow seeds, from 2.5 to 3 mm wide. The berries ripen from July to October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Type: Hardy shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Height: 3-10'

Location: Full sun

Seeds per pack: 20

Germination: Soak seeds for several hours before planting. Place seeds just under the surface of a sterile growing mix. Place at room temperature. Keep moist until germination.