Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
-
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Goumi
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Goumi
Crested Iris
In French
Goumi
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Goumi
Crested Iris
In Greek
Goumi
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Eau
Crested Iris
In Polish
Woda
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Eau
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Goumi and Crested Iris
Season and care of Goumi and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Crested Iris Physical Information
Goumi and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Crested Iris are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Crested Iris
Care of Goumi and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.