- Sun tolerance: All do best in full sun to light shade.
- Low to moderate water needs, depending on time of establishment and growth rate desired.
- Soil requirements: Any soils Pruning: Prune to shape or control at any time.
- Wolfberry plants are sturdy and tough; they tolerate weather extremes.
- They are permanent perennial shrubs that will produce luscious, healthful berries for many years.
- Wolfberries will grow in any area of the U.S. Hardiness: USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
- An alternative to direct seeding is to soak the seeds in water for a few days until they germinate.
- When the roots reach the bottom of the flat or pot, move them to deeper containers.
- Prune wolfberry shrubs to keep them manageable. When they are mature, wolfberry plants are eight to 10 feet tall. Some vine-like shoots may grow to 12 feet or more.