Christmas Berry (Lycium carolinianum)

Family: Solanaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Lycium carolinianum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant eating, the fruit has a slightly salty taste. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Rather pleasant eating, the fruit has a slightly salty taste.; The fruit is a berry up to 12mm in diameter.; Only the fully ripe fruits should be eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)