goumi
Elaeagnus multiflora
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall5 to 8 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) is a shrub for hedges and naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Fragrant white flowers open in spring and bees visit them. The juicy scarlet fruit ripens in late summer and tastes like tart cherries. It is grown for fresh eating, pies, and preserves.
Pairs well with Honeycrisp apple, Comfrey, and Snowberry.
Native range
China, Japan, Korea, and Kuril Island.