Edible Berry Shrub seeds - Fruit Plant

Edible Berry Shrub is a hardy deciduous plant grown for its delicious red berries, attractive silver-green foliage, and easy-growing nature. Commonly known as Goumi Berry, Elaeagnus multiflora is an excellent choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and permaculture plantings. In spring, the shrub produces fragrant creamy-white flowers that develop into bright red, sweet-tart berries in early summer. Its nitrogen-fixing roots also help improve soil fertility, making it a valuable addition to sustainable gardens.

Features

• Produces flavorful edible red berries
• Hardy and productive fruit shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health
• Fragrant spring flowers
• Attractive ornamental silver-green foliage
• Excellent for edible landscaping and permaculture
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): 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
• 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