goumi

Elaeagnus multiflora

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Deciduous shrub native to East Asia, highly valued for its edible reddish fruits. In addition to producing food, it fixes nitrogen in the soil, benefiting neighbouring plants.

See which trees goumi grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

Cork oak

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub up to 3 m
Mature diameter: 2 m
Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August
September
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The edible fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, consumed fresh or in jams.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Cork oak

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.