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Goumi

Elaeagnus Multiflora

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Overview

The Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread. Celebrated for fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring and bright red edible berries in summer, they attract pollinators and wildlife. Thrives in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soils. Nitrogen-fixing roots enhance soil fertility, making it an excellent companion plant. Hardy in zones 4-9, it adds a multi-seasonal interest to any landscape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 4–9
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — The Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Elaeagnaceae

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Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it adds a multi-seasonal interest to any landscape; their nitrogen-fixing capabilities enrich, image 52
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Nitrogen-fixing roots enhance soil fertility, making it an excellent companion plant; this resilient plant serves, image 51
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — they attract pollinators and wildlife; they require minimal watering and maintenance, image 49
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained soils; celebrated for fragrant creamy-white flowers in spring, image 50
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — deciduous shrub widely admired in landscape designs for its hardy disposition and multifunctional attributes; shrub, image 53
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Typically reaching a height and spread of 6 to 10 feet; deciduous shrub widely admired in landscape designs for its, image 54
Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — this resilient plant serves not only as an ornamental feature with its silver-scaled twigs and foliage; along with, image 55

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