Superfruit Berry Bush seeds - Fruit Plant

Superfruit Berry Bush is a hardy deciduous shrub grown for its nutrient-rich edible berries, ornamental silver-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of climates. Commonly known as Goumi Berry, Elaeagnus multiflora is valued in edible landscapes, home orchards, and permaculture gardens for its productive nature and nitrogen-fixing ability. In spring, it produces fragrant creamy-white flowers, followed by bright red berries with a sweet-tart flavor in early summer.

Features

• Produces nutrient-rich edible berries
• Hardy and productive fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing plant enhances soil fertility
• Fragrant spring blossoms
• Attractive silver-green foliage
• Ideal for edible landscapes and permaculture
• Supports pollinators and beneficial wildlife

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Goumi Berry, Goumi Bush
• 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; cold stratification recommended for improved germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, loamy, and 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