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GOUMI AMOROSO - Elaeagnus umbellata - 9FL31-

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The Eleagnus multiflora Amoroso is a precious, rustic and undemanding shrub, ideal for all types of gardens and also perfect in urban environments. This plant combines ornamental value and production of healthy, edible fruits, and is suitable for those seeking a decorative and productive solution with minimal maintenance.

 

The lanceolate leaves feature an elegant contrast: glossy green on the upper surface and silver-white with small brown spots on the underside. Between late April and May, it produces numerous pale yellow flowers, scented and melliferous, about 1 cm long, which attract bees and other pollinating insects.

Ripening time: early - mid October (The ripening time of all fruit trees can be earlier or later by a week or more, depending on exposure and climate).

Pollinator: Goumi Fortunella®.

Plant height when delivered: approximately 50 cm.

€17.90
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Edible and nutritious fruits

From October, the branches are covered with small, edible berries, sweet and slightly tart, rich in vitamins A, C, and E, trace elements, fatty acids, amino acids, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.

For a more abundant yield, it is recommended to grow at least two different cultivars close together.

Growth and growth habit

  • Height: 2.5 – 3 meters

  • Growth: slow, about 0.5 m per year

  • Habit: shrub with broad, irregular growth

Where to plant it

It prefers sunny, warm locations, in well-drained soilwith a slightly acidic or alkaline pH. It is highly resistant to drought, air pollution, and cold (USDA zones 6–9).

 

Planting and care

 

  • Soak the pot in water for 10–30 minutes before planting.

  • Dig a hole approximately 60 x 60 x 60 cm, adding soil to the bottom.

  • Fill with fertile soil. Compact and mulch with bark.

  • Place the root ball at the same depth as the pot.

  • Fertilize from April and water as needed during the growing season.

    It does not require regular pruning: after a few years, when the plant becomes thicker, you can perform a light thinning pruning, avoiding excessive cuts that reduce fruiting.