Goumi Bush Seeds for Planting - Fruit Plant

Goumi Bush is a hardy deciduous fruiting shrub prized for its bright red edible berries, fragrant spring flowers, and attractive silver-green foliage. Botanically known as Elaeagnus multiflora, this versatile shrub is ideal for home orchards, edible landscapes, permaculture gardens, and wildlife habitats. Its nitrogen-fixing roots naturally improve soil fertility, while the sweet-tart berries provide a delicious harvest in early summer. Easy to establish and adaptable to a variety of growing conditions, Goumi Bush is an excellent addition to productive gardens.

Features

• Produces bright red, sweet-tart edible berries
• Hardy and adaptable fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil fertility
• Fragrant spring flowers attract bees and pollinators
• Attractive silver-green ornamental foliage
• Ideal for edible landscapes, food forests, and permaculture
• Low-maintenance once established

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; 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