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