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Goumi Berry (Eleagnus multiflora)

Goumi Berry (Eleagnus multiflora)

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Why We Grow It

Goumi Berry is an essential plant for food forests and permaculture designs due to its multifunctionality. It provides nutrient-rich berries, supports wildlife, and enhances soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. Its ability to thrive in marginal soils and tolerate partial shade makes it an excellent choice for diverse planting schemes. With minimal maintenance needs and benefits ranging from pollinator support to food production, Goumi is a quickly rewarding addition to any sustainable landscape. Oh and kids love 'em!

How the Plant Grows

Goumi grows quickly, developing an upright, bushy form with silvery-green leaves that add visual interest. In spring, it produces small, fragrant yellow flowers, which attract pollinators. These are followed by clusters of bright red, sweet-sour berries in mid-summer. The shrub thrives in poor soils thanks to its nitrogen-fixing roots, requiring minimal maintenance after establishment. Mulching and occasional pruning encourage healthy growth and fruit production.

Plant Size

Size at Maturity- Shrub Layer. Grows up to 10-15 feet tall, though it can be pruned smaller

Current Size- Carmine 10"-16"
XL Seedling 2'-3' with robust roots
Large Seedling 16"-24"
Medium 10"-16"
B grade up to 10"

Additional Info

Goumi Berry is a powerhouse of benefits, providing delicious superfood berries rich in lycopene, antioxidants, and vitamins. Its origins in East Asia lend it resilience and adaptability, allowing it to thrive in diverse conditions, including poor soils. Goumi berries are enjoyed fresh or in preserves, and their nutritional content rivals some of the most celebrated superfoods. The shrub’s nitrogen-fixing ability makes it a valuable companion in agroforestry systems, while its fragrant blooms attract numerous pollinators, supporting biodiversity. It’s also a great wildlife support plant, beloved by birds and suitable for chicken runs, offering shelter and food.

The Goumi Berry is a highly versatile and productive shrub originating from East Asia, now gaining recognition in Canada for its adaptability and resilience. The berries are deliciously addictive. This medium-sized shrub, growing up to 15 feet tall, is easily managed with pruning and thrives in marginal soils. Goumi produces bright red berries that are incredibly high in nutrients, particularly lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. In addition to its delectable fruit, Goumi enriches the soil through nitrogen fixation, making it a valuable asset to permaculture and food forest systems. With its sweet, sour, and slightly astringent flavour when fully ripe, Goumi is as delightful to humans as it is to birds and pollinators.

Carmine Cultivar- We are lucky enough to have access to cuttings of a known cultivar that produces gigantic extra sweet Berries and grows into a huge bush with little to no care. Makes filling up a pail much faster.

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Plant Highlights

  • Water

    Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture during establishment.

  • Pollination

    Self-fertile; produces fruit without the need for a pollinator but benefits from increased pollinator activity.

  • Soil

    Self-fertile; produces fruit without the need for a pollinator but benefits from increased pollinator activity

  • Years to Bear

    Begins producing fruit in 2-3 years, with increasing yields as it matures.

  • Hardiness

    Zones 4-9, tolerating temperatures as low as -34°C (-30°F)

  • Solar

    Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.