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.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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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: Edible fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, consumed fresh or in compotes.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the goumi grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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