Overview
Elaeagnus multiflora is a bushy, spreading branched shrubs in the genus Elaeagnus, part of the Elaeagnaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Elaeagnus multiflora grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and hedging and screens.
About
Elaeagnus multiflora, the cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, goumi, gumi, or natsugumi, is a species of Elaeagnus native to China, Korea, Japan and the Russian Far east (Sakhalin).
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About the genus
Elaeagnus is a genus of about 90 species of flowering plants in the family Elaeagnaceae. Species of the genus are commonly known as silverberry or oleaster.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Elaeagnus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Elaeagnus multiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Hedging and screens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Elaeagnus multiflora
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Layering in spring, Grafting in late winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free, Elaeagnus sucker
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus, Coral spot, Leaf spot (fungal)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Elaeagnus multiflora?
Elaeagnus multiflora prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Elaeagnus multiflora need?
Elaeagnus multiflora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Elaeagnus multiflora hardy in the UK?
Elaeagnus multiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Elaeagnus multiflora?
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Layering in spring, Grafting in late winter.
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