Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Goumi
Silverberry
In German
Goumi
Silverberry
In French
Goumi
Silverberry
In Spanish
Goumi
Silverberry
In Greek
Goumi
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Eau
Silverberry
In Polish
Woda
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Rhamnales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Goumi and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Goumi and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Goumi and Silverberry. Goumi doesn't have thorns and Silverberry doesn't have thorns. Also Goumi does not have fragrant flowers. Goumi has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silverberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Goumi and Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Goumi and Silverberry
Season and care of Goumi and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Silverberry Physical Information
Goumi and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Silverberry are as follows:
Goumi flower color: Not Available
Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goumi and Silverberry
Care of Goumi and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.