Cherry Silverberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Cherry Silverberry is a hardy deciduous shrub grown for its bright red edible berries, fragrant spring flowers, and attractive silver-green foliage. Botanically known as Elaeagnus multiflora, this versatile shrub is widely planted in home orchards, edible landscapes, food forests, and permaculture gardens. Its nitrogen-fixing roots naturally improve soil fertility, while its sweet-tart berries and ornamental appearance make it both productive and decorative.

Features

• Produces bright red edible berries
• Hardy deciduous fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil fertility
• Fragrant spring blossoms
• Attractive silver-green foliage
• Excellent for edible landscaping and permaculture
• Supports pollinators and beneficial wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Cherry Silverberry, Goumi Berry, Goumi Bush
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Fruit Shrub
• Growth Habit: Deciduous multi-stem shrub
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May, September-November
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; cold stratification recommended for improved germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or average garden soil; tolerant of poor soils
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6-10 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 feet apart