Sweet Scarlet Berry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Sweet Scarlet Berry is a hardy deciduous shrub valued for its vibrant scarlet-red edible berries, fragrant spring blossoms, and attractive silver-green foliage. Commonly known as Goumi Berry, Elaeagnus multiflora is well suited for home orchards, edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and permaculture systems. This adaptable shrub thrives in a variety of soil conditions and naturally enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation while producing flavorful sweet-tart berries in early summer.

Features

• Produces bright scarlet edible berries
• Hardy and adaptable fruiting shrub
• Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil fertility
• Fragrant spring flowers attract pollinators
• Attractive silver-green ornamental foliage
• Excellent for edible landscapes and food forests
• Low maintenance once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Elaeagnus multiflora
• Common Name (US): Goumi Berry, Sweet Scarlet 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; 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