Elaeagnus multiflora Seeds - Fruit Plant

Elaeagnus multiflora, commonly known as Goumi Berry, is a hardy deciduous fruiting shrub valued for its edible red berries, ornamental silver-green foliage, and exceptional adaptability. This nitrogen-fixing plant thrives in a wide range of soil conditions and is especially useful in permaculture, edible landscaping, and wildlife gardens. In spring, it produces small fragrant flowers followed by nutrient-rich, tangy-sweet berries in early summer.

Features

• Produces edible red berries
• Hardy fruiting shrub for multiple climates
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil fertility
• Attractive silver-green foliage
• Fragrant spring flowers
• Excellent for permaculture and edible landscaping
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Goumi Berry
• 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; may benefit from cold stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerant of poor, sandy, or marginal soils
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established
• Mature Plant Size: 6-10 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 feet apart