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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 4–9Type Shrub

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Drought-tolerant once established; the Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Elaeagnaceae

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Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — providing a sweet-tart flavor that can be enjoyed fresh or in various culinary preparations; making them an excellent choice for

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Their nitrogen-fixing capabilities enrich the soil, enhancing the health of surrounding plants; drought-tolerant once established

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Hardy in zones 4-9, it adds a multi-seasonal interest to any landscape

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — deciduous shrub widely admired in landscape designs for its hardy disposition and multifunctional attributes

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Typically reaching a height and spread of 6 to 10 feet; deciduous shrub widely admired in landscape designs for its hardy

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — Nitrogen-fixing roots enhance soil fertility, making it an excellent companion plant; this resilient plant serves, image 51

Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora) — The Goumi, Elaeagnus multiflora, is a resilient deciduous shrub reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread; thrives in full sun to

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