Bright Red Berries
Produces attractive red, oval-shaped fruits with a juicy texture and distinctive sweet-tart flavor when fully ripe.
Goumi Berry Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Goumi Berry Seeds
Goumi Berry, scientifically known as Elaeagnus multiflora, is a deciduous fruit-bearing shrub valued for its bright red berries, silvery-green foliage, and fragrant spring flowers. Native to East Asia, this hardy plant produces juicy, sweet-tart fruits that can be enjoyed fresh or used in jams, jellies, desserts, and preserves. Goumi Berry is also appreciated for its nitrogen-fixing root system, making it an interesting addition to home gardens, edible landscapes, and fruit gardens.
Edible Red Berries
Fruit-Bearing Shrub
Nitrogen Fixing
Ornamental Foliage
Key Features
Fragrant Spring Flowers
Develops small, fragrant, cream-colored flowers during spring that attract bees and other pollinating insects.
Nitrogen-Fixing Roots
Forms a beneficial relationship with soil bacteria that helps fix atmospheric nitrogen and supports soil fertility.
Hardy Fruit Shrub
Grows as a deciduous shrub with attractive silvery-green foliage and adaptability to various well-drained soil conditions.
Product Highlights
Produces bright red edible berries
Sweet-tart fruit flavor
Fragrant cream-colored flowers
Attractive silvery-green foliage
Nitrogen-fixing root system
Suitable for edible gardens
Can be grown as a hedge or fruit shrub
Attracts bees and pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Elaeagnus multiflora |
| Common Name | Goumi Berry, Gumi Berry, Cherry Silverberry |
| Plant Family | Elaeagnaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit-Bearing Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Fruiting Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy Shrub |
| Fruit Color | Bright Red to Scarlet |
| Fruit Taste | Sweet-Tart and Juicy |
| Flower Color | Creamy White to Pale Yellow |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically Zones 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Warm Stratification Followed by Cold Stratification |
| Germination Time | Variable; may take several months or longer |
| Germination Temperature | Species-specific; use warm stratification followed by cold stratification |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained Sandy, Loamy, or Average Garden Soil |
| Watering | Moderate Watering; Regular Moisture During Establishment |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 6–10 Feet |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 6–10 Feet |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Fruit Harvest Season | Summer, depending on climate |
| Pollination | Primarily Insect-Pollinated; Partially Self-Fertile |
| Plant Spacing | Allow Approximately 6–10 Feet for Mature Shrub Growth |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Goumi Berry seeds benefit from stratification to improve germination. A commonly recommended method involves approximately 4 weeks of warm stratification followed by 12 weeks of cold stratification.
Goumi Berry seeds benefit from stratification to improve germination. A commonly recommended method involves approximately 4 weeks of warm stratification followed by 12 weeks of cold stratification.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Select a suitable planting location with well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soil works well, and avoid areas where water remains around the roots.
Select a suitable planting location with well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soil works well, and avoid areas where water remains around the roots.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
After stratification, sow the seeds in a suitable seed-starting medium and cover them lightly with soil. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the growing medium.
After stratification, sow the seeds in a suitable seed-starting medium and cover them lightly with soil. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging the growing medium.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Place the seedlings where they receive full sunlight or partial shade. Maintain appropriate moisture and allow the young plants to develop a healthy root system.
Place the seedlings where they receive full sunlight or partial shade. Maintain appropriate moisture and allow the young plants to develop a healthy root system.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, transplant them into a suitable garden location with adequate spacing. Water regularly during establishment and prune lightly when necessary to maintain the shrub's shape.
Once seedlings are sufficiently established, transplant them into a suitable garden location with adequate spacing. Water regularly during establishment and prune lightly when necessary to maintain the shrub's shape.
Grow Your Own Delicious Goumi Berries
Bring natural beauty and edible harvests to your garden with Goumi Berry. Its bright red fruits, fragrant spring flowers, and attractive foliage make it a valuable addition to home orchards and edible landscapes. With proper seed preparation, suitable sunlight, and well-drained soil, you can grow this productive fruit-bearing shrub and enjoy its distinctive sweet-tart berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Goumi Berry seed germination, fruit production, and pollination.
How do you germinate Goumi Berry seeds successfully?
Goumi Berry seeds generally benefit from a warm stratification period of approximately 4 weeks followed by around 12 weeks of cold stratification. After treatment, sow them in a well-drained seed-starting medium and maintain consistent moisture. Germination can be slow and may take several months or longer.
How many years does a Goumi Berry plant take to produce fruit from seeds?
Goumi Berry plants grown from seeds can take approximately 3–10 years to begin producing fruit, depending on growing conditions and plant development. Provide adequate sunlight, suitable soil, and regular care to support healthy growth and eventual fruit production.
Does Goumi Berry need another plant for pollination and fruit production?
Goumi Berry is partially self-fertile and can produce fruit with a single plant. However, growing another compatible Goumi variety nearby can improve cross-pollination and may increase fruit yield and consistency. Bees and other insects help transfer pollen between flowers.