Type
orange-red fruited goji
Goji Berry variety
Phoenix Tears Goji Berry
A distinct named goji selection with orange-red fruit rather than the usual deep red. It is grown by collectors as well as gardeners seeking a different fruit color.
Season
late summer to fall
Best for
specialty gardens, fresh fruit
About Phoenix Tears
Phoenix Tears is a goji selection associated with larger, red berries and a sweet-tart flavor. It grows as a vigorous, sprawling deciduous shrub, typical of Lycium barbarum types.
Growing Phoenix Tears Goji Berry
Provide full sun, good drainage, and support or regular pruning to control its long canes, generally in Zones 5 to 9. Plants are self-fertile, though insect activity helps set; pick berries only after they are fully red and soft, as unripe fruit is bitter.
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.