Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Goumi
In German
Wintersweet
Goumi
In French
Wintersweet
Goumi
In Spanish
wintersweet
Goumi
In Greek
Wintersweet
Goumi
In Portuguese
wintersweet
Eau
In Polish
Wintersweet
Woda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Rhamnales
Family
Calycanthaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Goumi
Season and care of Wintersweet and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Goumi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Goumi Physical Information
Wintersweet and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Goumi are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Goumi flower color: Not Available
- Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Care of Wintersweet and Goumi
Care of Wintersweet and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wintersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.