| Goumi | |
| Elaeagnus multiflora |
A beautiful little temperate climate fruit tree bearing bright red berry-like fruits with a succulent juicy sweet flesh that makes your mouth pucker!
Description: A shrubby deciduous tree, usually growing to 6-10ft.
Hardiness: Hardy to as low as -30C.
Growing Environment: Grow in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. It has a symbiotic relationship with certain types of soil bacteria which fix nitrogen for the plant. As such, the Goumi doesn't need fertilizer.
Propagation: By seeds. Seeds are extremely slow to germinate, taking 1-2 years. Stratify for up to 12 weeks prior to planting. Unfortunately the tree is highly desirable, yet very difficult to propagate.
Uses: The fruits are eaten fresh. The fruit and the tree also have some traditional uses in Chinese medicine.
Native Range: Native to parts of China and Japan.