Cold Hardy Berry Bushes seeds - Fruit Plant

Cold Hardy Berry Bush is a durable deciduous shrub grown for its bright red edible berries, fragrant spring flowers, and attractive silver-green foliage. Commonly known as Goumi Berry, Elaeagnus multiflora thrives in cooler climates and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions. Its nitrogen-fixing roots naturally improve soil fertility, making it an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and permaculture systems. The sweet-tart berries ripen in early summer and are enjoyed fresh or in preserves.

Features

• Produces bright red edible berries
• Cold hardy and adaptable fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots enrich soil naturally
• Fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators
• Attractive silver-green ornamental foliage
• Excellent for edible landscapes and food forests
• Low-maintenance once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Goumi Berry, Cold Hardy Berry 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