Elaeagnus multiflora, 'Wang Bo' Goumi

Elaeagnus multiflora 'Wang Bo'

Variety description: We acquired this Korean cultivar of goumi berry from Cliff England of England's Orchard and Nursery. Reported by many to be one of the best cultivars available, superior in both size and flavor. 

Native to the Russian Far East, China and Japan, Goumi is a very popular fruit in these regions. Goumi forms a medium size shrub growing to 6 ft in height with attractive, silvery green foliage. It’s white flowers bloom in the middle to the end of May and are very fragrant and loved by bees making it a fantastic pollinator. The juicy, scarlet-red fruit is speckled with silver and ripens in July. Aromatic with a flavor reminiscent of sour cherries, it is very good eaten fresh and also makes tasty preserves.

Site requirements: Goumis grow best in a full sun to part shade location with fertile, moist soil. They are quite adaptable and will grow in poor, drier sites provided that the roots are well mulched.

Size at maturity: Multi-stemmed shrub reaches 5-6' tall and wide.

Pollination: Partially self-fertile, though yields are increased with another cultivar of Elaeagnus multiflora.

Pests and diseases: No insects or diseases are of concern in the Northeast. Birds relish the berries and will strip berry clusters clean if shrubs are not netted.

Hardiness: Will grow in USDA zones 4-8.

Plant size:  Own root plant, grown in a 4" x 9" tree pot.

When we ship:  FALL 2026