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Chinese matrimony vine

Lycium chinense
Edible value7Medicinal value6Other uses5
Shrub2.5×3.5 mzone 5–9full sun🍎 Edible

Will it grow where I live?

Chinese matrimony vine is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family
Solanaceae
Habit
Shrub
Height
2.5 m
Spread
3.5 m
Growth
medium
Lifespan
30 years
First yield
after 3 years
Hardiness
zone 5–9
Shade tolerance
full sun
Soil
Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture
semi-dry – very moist
pH
6 – 8

Uses

Edible7 of 10
Medicinal6 of 10
Other uses5 of 10

Frequently asked questions

Chinese matrimony vine: how big does it get?

Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2.5 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 3.5 m. Growth is medium.

Chinese matrimony vine: what site does it need?

Chinese matrimony vine tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.

Chinese matrimony vine: is it hardy?

Chinese matrimony vine is listed as hardy in zone 5–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Chinese matrimony vine: will it grow in Central Europe?

Chinese matrimony vine is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.

Chinese matrimony vine: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Chinese matrimony vine. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Chinese matrimony vine: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 6/10, Other uses 5/10.

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