Elaeagnus multiflora
Goumi
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Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Description
Elaeagnus multiflora (Goumi, Gumi, Natsugumi, or Cherry silverberry), is a species of Elaeagnus native to China, Korea, and Japan. Elaeagnus multiflora is a deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 2-8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter with dark brown bark. The shoots are densely covered in minute red-brown scales.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Blooming
Insignificant but fragrant flowers are followed by decorative fruit. Evergreen forms bloom in fall.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Growth
Evergreen, deciduous shrubs or small trees. Useful as screening plants, they grown fast when young becoming dense and tough with little upkeep needed. Foliage on evergreen forms distinguished by silvery or brown dots on leaves that reflect sunlight and cause plant to sparkle. Elaeagnus does best in full sun, although evergreens grow well in partial shade. Does not like humidity. Works well in a shrub border or as specimen plants. Evergreens make good hedges.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a cold frame. Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Deciduous species can be propagated with greenwood cuttings in late spring and semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Suckers can also be used, and should be removed in fall. Evergreens can be broadcasted with semi-ripe cuttings (root in summer). Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Pest
Dagger nematode. Other problems include canker, dieback, fungal leaf spots, root rot, and rust, all of which occur quite frequently.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Interesting facts
The Oleaster was known as wild olive to the ancient Greeks, as well as being a food source for Native Americans and Eskimos.
Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) - Soil and irrigation
Elaeagnus tolerates seashore conditions, heat and wind. Established plants tolerate considerable drought. Regular to little water needed. Elaeagnus does best in well-draining soil that is fertile.
