TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Elaeagnus multiflora

Goumi, Gumi, Natsugumi, Cherry Silverberry, Cherry Elaeagnus
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Origin: South East Asia
USDA Zone: 4-9?

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Gumi is a rounded deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub that grows to 8 ft (2.4 m) in height. It is occasionally grown in Europe and North America as an ornamental plant and for its fruit.

Similar plants:

Elaeagnus angustifolia (Russian Silverberry, Oleaster, Russian Olive)
Elaeagnus latifolia, Elaeagnus infundibularis (Bastard Oleaster)
Elaeagnus philippinensis (Lingaro)
Elaeagnus pungens (Thorny Elaeagnus, Spotted Elaeagnus, Silverthorn)

Link to this plant:

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