Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
China
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Winter heath
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Goumi
In German
Alpine Heath
Goumi
In French
Alpine Heath
Goumi
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Goumi
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Goumi
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Eau
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Woda
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Eau
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Goumi
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Goumi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Goumi Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Goumi are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Goumi flower color: Not Available
- Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alpine Heath and Goumi
Care of Alpine Heath and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.