Elaeagnus multiflora

Goumi, Langstelige olijfwilg / Goumi, Cherry silverberry

Elaeagnaceae (duindoornfamilie)

Europe (south)

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Edible plant part (1)

Fruits
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Toxic plant part (1)

None

Goumi, Cherry silverberry belongs to the small shrubs in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is an early and mid species. The growth rate is fast. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 2 to 3.5 meter. and a width of 2 to 3 meter.
The foliage (or leaf cover) is dense.
This species forms a heart-shaped shallow root system. This species is slightly spreading in the food forest. Goumi, Cherry silverberry is a nitrogen fixer.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Tatters ✾, https://www.flickr.com/photos/tgerus/8084535880

foto: Tatters ✾, https://www.flickr.com/photos/tgerus/8084535880

foto: Jeff Wright, https://www.flickr.com/photos/eakspeasy/21289150451

foto: Salicyna, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elaeagnus_multiflora_2016-05-17_0207.jpg

foto: VoDeTan2, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elaeagnus_multiflora_Frucht.jpg

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Frost (flowers): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Groundwater level: very low

low

medium

high

very high
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

neutral

alkaline

very alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor