I have never grown it but it is a xeric plant from what I have heard about it.

You can grow one from seeds if you get some berries at the health food store. I was disappointed that the berries weren't any larger. I didn't water mine enough. So, the berries just didn't get very big at all.

Good luck.
C

I started growing from seeds a few months ago, they are still tiny right now, and I read that it would take 2-3 years for them to fruit. Now the leaves are being eaten by some moth larvae or something, they are holey. I got rid of them before but they're back.

I grew both Goji and Goumi berries from seeds. I planted 12 young plants (6" tall) at my parents small farm since I have no room for them. While they did grow fine, my parents neglected them a bit and only 3 survived the summer. The 3 that lived had every single leaf and new growth eaten by grasshoppers and perished. :(
I think once established, especially if you are purchasing a larger plant from a garden store, they will be great for our area.
When I grow more from seeds I will wait much longer before planting them in the ground.

Do they grow in more of a vertical-climbing vine or a freestanding bush form?

Here is a link that might be useful: Big Lifeberry® Goji Berry