Gorilla Z fuses two West Coast heavyweights: Gorilla Glue and the Original Z. The result is a 60% Indica / 40% Sativa feminized hybrid rated at around 32% THC, with a fruity, berry-and-pine profile and serious trichome coverage.
This is a strain for growers who want potency and production in the same package. The buds glisten with resin and bright pistils, and the high is powerful, intense and thought-provoking.
Indoors, plants reach 100–140 cm (39–55 in) and can return 700–800 g/m² (2.29–2.62 oz/ft²) in 55–65 days. Outdoors they grow to 140–180 cm (55–71 in) and can produce 2,000–2,500 g/plant (70.5–88.2 oz/plant).
Lineage: Gorilla Glue x Original Z
Gorilla Glue brings resin density, fuel and a heavy body; the Original Z brings a sweet, candy-fruit profile and colorful, bag-appeal buds. Barney’s Farm balances the two into an Indica-leaning hybrid that keeps the Sativa side alive in the head.
Expect a sturdy frame with good side branching and flowers that are trichome-laden with glistening pistils, a direct gift from the Gorilla Glue side.
Aroma, Flavor and Effect
The aroma and flavor tell the same story: ripe fruit, sweet berries and a cool pine finish. It is bright and juicy up front, with enough pine to keep it from tasting like pure candy. Think of a handful of wild berries picked at the edge of a pine forest.
The pine note grows stronger on the exhale, and the fruit lingers on the tongue long after.
The effect is powerful, relaxing and thought-provoking, with an intense first wave that settles into a warm, heavy calm. The mind stays active and reflective while the body sinks into the couch. At around 32% THC, it is a strain for experienced consumers.
Growing Gorilla Z Indoors and Outdoors
Indoors, Gorilla Z stays at a manageable 100–140 cm (39–55 in). Topping and low-stress training spread the canopy, and a SCROG net helps support the heavy, resin-coated colas. Flowering takes 55–65 days, with yields of 700–800 g/m² (2.29–2.62 oz/ft²) in well-run rooms.
Outdoors, plants reach 140–180 cm (55–71 in) and finish early, typically in the third to fourth week of September in the Northern Hemisphere. That early finish is a real advantage in regions where autumn rain arrives early. Expect up to 2,000–2,500 g/plant (70.5–88.2 oz/plant) from a well-cared-for plant.
Dense, sticky flowers need airflow. Thin lower growth early in bloom, keep humidity down in the final weeks, and use a carbon filter to manage the sweet, piney smell.
Gorilla Z Characteristics
| Strain type | Feminized |
| Genetics | Gorilla Glue x Original Z |
| Indica/Sativa | 60% Indica / 40% Sativa |
| THC | 32% |
| Effect | Powerful, relaxing, thought-provoking, intense |
| Flavor | Fruity, berry, pine |
| Aroma | Fruity, berry, pine |
| Indoor yield | 700–800 g/m² (2.29–2.62 oz/ft²) |
| Outdoor yield | 2,000–2,500 g/plant (70.5–88.2 oz/plant) |
| Flowering time | 55–65 days |
| Outdoor harvest | 3rd–4th week of September |
| Height | Indoor: 100–140 cm (39–55 in); outdoor: 140–180 cm (55–71 in) |
| Best cultivation technique | Topping, LST and SCROG |
FAQ
Is Gorilla Z Indica or Sativa?
Gorilla Z is an Indica-leaning hybrid, rated 60% Indica and 40% Sativa.
Is Gorilla Z the same as Gorilla Z?
Yes.
How long does Gorilla Z take to flower?
Indoors, flowering takes about 55–65 days. Outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, harvest usually comes in the third or fourth week of September.
How much does Gorilla Z yield?
Indoor yields reach 700–800 g/m² (2.29–2.62 oz/ft²). Outdoors, plants can produce 2,000–2,500 g/plant (70.5–88.2 oz/plant).
What does Gorilla Z taste like?
Both the aroma and flavor are fruity, with sweet berries and a fresh pine finish.
How tall does Gorilla Z grow?
Indoor plants reach 100–140 cm (39–55 in). Outdoors, expect 140–180 cm (55–71 in).
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