Goumi Berry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Goumi is a hardy deciduous shrub grown for its nutritious edible red berries, ornamental silver-green foliage, and exceptional adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Also known as Elaeagnus multiflora, this plant is highly valued in permaculture and edible landscaping systems due to its nitrogen-fixing ability and resilience in poor soils. In spring, it produces small fragrant flowers followed by tangy-sweet berries in early summer.

Features

• Produces edible red berries
• Hardy and adaptable fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil fertility
• Fragrant spring blossoms
• Attractive silver-green foliage
• Ideal for permaculture and edible landscapes
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Goumi, Goumi Berry
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Berry 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 require cold stratification for improved germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates 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