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Goumi Berry

Goumi Berry

Elaeagnus multiflora

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 8b

A deciduous shrub producing silvery fragrant flowers followed by distinctive red berry-like drupes with a tart, sweet flavor prized for fresh eating and preserves. Nitrogen-fixing nodules in roots improve soil while providing a productive food source with minimal maintenance.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

China, Japan

Function & Care

nitrogen fixerwildlife benefitediblepollinator nectaryerosion controlhedgerow

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering