Witch Hazel vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Witch Hazel vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Hamamelis virginiana

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

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Witch Hazel
Firecracker Goji Berry

Witch Hazel is a deciduous shrub, or small tree, with a short trunk, bearing numerous spreading, crooked branches.

The seeds grow in a long, wooden pod with two to four seeds per pod. Upon ripening, the pods burst, firing the seeds up to 30km an hour.

The leaf and bark extract of Witch Hazel has been used as a remedy to common ailments such as inflammation, bruises and much more for many centuries.

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

Witch Hazel Quick Facts

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: red
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: goji berry firecracker