Elaeagnus multiflora - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
The Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) is a bushy, loose shrub that produces pale yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear in May. These produce dark red fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Goumi also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is dark brown. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Elaeagnus edulis.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goumi are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 6 - 8 cm in size.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Goumi has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Goumi is a bushy and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The light yellow flowers appear in May. These are pleasantly scented.

Fruit
Elaeagnus multiflora forms dark red fruits with a tart flavour. The flesh is juicy. Ripening time from September.

Use
Privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, hedge, jam, liqueur

Root
Close to the surface, little branched.