Type
red-fruited goji
Goji Berry variety
Crimson Star Goji Berry
A named Lycium barbarum selection grown for elongated red berries and ornamental purple flowers. It is usually trained or pruned to keep its arching growth manageable.
Season
late summer to fall
Best for
fresh or dried berries, trellises
About Crimson Star
Crimson Star is a goji berry selection grown for elongated, bright red fruit with a sweet-tart, lightly tomato-like flavor when fully ripe. Like other gojis, it is a deciduous, thorny shrub with small purple flowers.
Growing Crimson Star Goji Berry
Grow in full sun in well-drained soil, usually in Zones 5 to 9, and avoid overwatering established plants. It is generally self-fertile; train and prune the long, arching shoots for picking, and harvest only when berries are fully red and soften readily.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all goji berry, see the complete guide.
How to grow Goji BerryOther goji berry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.