Goumi Bush Seeds - Fruit Plant

Goumi Bush is a resilient deciduous fruiting shrub grown for its edible red berries, ornamental silver-green foliage, and strong adaptability to diverse growing conditions. Also known as Elaeagnus multiflora, this hardy plant is widely used in permaculture and edible landscaping systems due to its ability to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. In spring, it produces fragrant flowers followed by tangy-sweet berries in early summer, making it both productive and ornamental.

Features

• Produces edible red berries
• Hardy, low-maintenance fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing plant improves soil health
• Fragrant spring flowers
• Attractive silver-green foliage
• Suitable for edible landscaping and permaculture
• Supports pollinators and wildlife

Specifications

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