Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Grapefruit
In German
Goumi
Grapefruit
In French
Goumi
pamplemousse
In Greek
Goumi
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Eau
Toranja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Goumi and Grapefruit
Season and care of Goumi and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Grapefruit Physical Information
Goumi and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Grapefruit are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Grapefruit
Care of Goumi and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.