Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
China
Types
Not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In German
coco Plum
Goumi
In French
Coco Plum
Goumi
In Spanish
Coco Plum
Goumi
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Goumi
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Eau
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rhamnales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Goumi
Season and care of Coco Plum and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goumi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Goumi Physical Information
Coco Plum and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Goumi are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Goumi flower color: Not Available
- Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coco Plum and Goumi
Care of Coco Plum and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum 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.