GOUMI SWEET'N'SOUR Eleagnus umbellata - 9FL71-
Eleagnus multiflora POINTILLA® is a precious, robust and undemanding shrub, ideal for all types of gardens, even in urban environments. Perfect for those looking for a plant that combines ornamental value, edible fruits, and great hardiness without requiring complex care.
Appearance and flowering
The lanceolate leaves feature an elegant contrast: glossy green on the upper surface and silvery-white with brown dots on the underside. Between April and May, small, pale yellow, fragrant, and melliferous flowers bloom, much appreciated by bees.
Ripening time: early - mid October (The ripening times of all fruit trees can be earlier or later by a week or more, depending on exposure and climate)
Pollinator: any other goumi variety
Plant height at delivery: approximately 50 cm
Description
Description
Edible and nutritious fruits
From September to October, numerous coral-red berries ripen, larger than those of the AMOROSO® variety, with a sweet and tart flavor and dotted with light speckles. Rich in vitamins A, C, and E, fatty acids, amino acids, trace elements, and lycopene, they are perfect enjoyed fresh, in juices, or in jams.
Tip: Production is even more abundant if you plant at least two different cultivars close together.
Growth and Growth habit
Height up to 3 m
Slow growth, about 0.5 m per year
Spreading, irregular shrub shape
Where Plant it
It prefers a sunny, warm location in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic or alkaline pH. It is highly drought- and cold-resistant.
Planting and care
Soak the pot in water for 10–30 minutes before planting.
Dig a hole approximately 60 x 60 x 60 cm.
Fill with fertile soil, firm down, and mulch with bark.
Place the root ball at the same depth as the pot.
Fertilize from April and water regularly during the growing season.
Pruning is not necessary; light pruning can be done after a few years to shape the plant, avoiding drastic cuts that reduce fruiting.