Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
gardens, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
COLEONEMA pulchrum
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Breath of Heaven
In Hindi
Goumi
Breath of Heaven Plant
In German
Goumi
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
In French
Goumi
Breath of Heaven Plante
In Spanish
Goumi
Aliento del Cielo Planta
In Greek
Goumi
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
In Portuguese
Eau
Respiração do Céu Planta
In Polish
Woda
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
In Latin
Eau
Gaudete de caelo Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Coleonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven
Season and care of Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral.
Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven Physical Information
Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven are as follows:
Goumi flower color: Not Available
Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
- Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven
Care of Goumi and Breath-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.