Desert Tomato {Lycium andersonii} Edible | Fruiting Shrub | Drought Tolerant | Deciduous | Heat Tolerant 50+ seeds w chaff Free Shipping! Lycium andersonii is a deciduous Shrub. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure. Long-lived deciduous shrub that flowers and fruits. Stiff and thorny stems branch from a thick winding trunk. The lavender-white flowers bloom from March to May followed by numerous edible berries that can range in color from yellow to red. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. The wolfberry shrub grows from 4 to 6 feet tall. This desert native prefers full sun, well-drained, dry soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil; drought tolerant. This deciduous shrub has stiff, arching branches lined with tiny dark green leathery leaves, and tipped with sharp spines. It grows in desert washes and on rocky slopes in the Southwest. Clusters of small tubular lavender flowers are produced in the spring, followed by juicy red berries. This shrub is an important source of food and shelter for birds and animals. Plant in full sun, well-drained soils, and do not prune. Germination Sow early spring in a greenhouse. Germination is usually good and fairly quick. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Pinch out the shoot tips of the young plants in order to encourage bushy growth. Cuttings of half-ripe wood,5 -10cm with a heel if possible, July/August in individual pots in a frame. Good percentage. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, autumn to late winter in a cold frame. High percentage. Division of suckers in late winter. Very easy, the suckers can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Layering.