✅ Up for sale is a well-rooted Elaeagnus multiflora, 'Sweet Scarlet' Goumi plant, approximately 12 inches tall. Selected at the Main Botanic Garden in Kiev, Ukraine, 'Sweet Scarlet' is known for its large, sweet, and flavorful fruit.
✅ Goumi is native to the Russian Far East, China, and Japan, where it is highly valued. This medium-sized shrub grows to about 6 ft in height, with attractive silvery-green foliage. In mid to late May, it produces fragrant white flowers, which are loved by bees and serve as excellent pollinators. Its juicy, scarlet-red fruit, speckled with silver, ripens in July and has a pie cherry-like flavor. The fruit is delightful fresh and makes delicious preserves.
✅ Goumi plants thrive in USDA Zones 4-8 and prefer full to partial sun and well-drained soil. With minimal pest or disease issues, these low-maintenance shrubs are perfect for home gardens.
✅ Orders are dispatched on Mondays or Tuesdays to ensure they don't sit in transit over the weekend. Due to U.S.D.A. regulations, we cannot send plants to TX, FL, AZ, HI, CA, or Puerto Rico. Please confirm your state’s plant import laws before ordering to avoid delivery complications.
✅ Your order will arrive in good condition. If any issues occur during transit, contact us the same day with a detailed description and photos so we can assist you.