Japanese Silverberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Japanese Silverberry is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its bright red edible berries, fragrant spring flowers, and attractive silver-green foliage. Botanically known as Elaeagnus multiflora, this versatile fruiting shrub is native to East Asia and is widely grown in home orchards, edible landscapes, permaculture gardens, and wildlife habitats. Its nitrogen-fixing roots help improve soil fertility, while its sweet-tart berries provide an abundant early summer harvest.

Features

• Produces bright red edible berries
• Hardy deciduous fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots enrich soil naturally
• Fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators
• Attractive silver-green ornamental foliage
• Ideal for edible landscapes and permaculture
• Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Japanese Silverberry, 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