Elaeagnus berries: Goumi, Silverberry, and Autumn Olive

Goumi

Goumi: Elaeagnus multiflora: Tillamook, Carmine, Sweet Scarlet

CultivarsScientific NameHardiness ZoneBloom TimeRipening TimeTasteFruit ColorFruit
Sweet Scarlet GoumiElaeagnus multiflora4-8MayJulySweetRed with silver specklesLarge
Tillamook GoumiElaeagnus multiflora4-9MayJulySweet, superiorRed with silver specklesVery Large
Carmine GoumiElaeagnus multiflora5-9JulySweetRed with silver speckles
Red Gem GoumiElaeagnus multiflora4-8MayJulySweet-tartRed with silver speckles

Gigantum

Silverberry

Silverberry: Golden silver berry, Ebbing's Silverberry



Autumn Olive

Autumn Olive: Charlie's Golden, Ruby, Amber









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