{"product_id":"goumi-berry-live-plant-elaeagnus-multiflora","title":"Goumi Berry Live Plant (Elaeagnus multiflora)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39\"\u003eElaeagnus multiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-39 citation-end-39\"\u003e, commonly known as the goumi berry or cherry silverberry, is a hardy, fast-growing deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003eTypically reaching heights of 6 to 10 feet with a rounded, bushy form, it features striking dark green leaves with distinctive silvery undersides that shimmer beautifully in the wind.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003eIn mid-spring, the shrub produces a profusion of small, creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers that emit a sweet, lilac-like fragrance, drawing in a wide variety of pollinators.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eBeyond its ornamental appeal, the goumi is highly valued in permaculture for its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, which naturally improves the health of the surrounding soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003eBy mid-to-late summer, these fragrant blossoms give way to small, oblong, cherry-like drupes hanging from long, slender stems.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003eThe fruits ripen into a brilliant, jewel-toned red, entirely speckled with tiny, light-reflecting silver scales.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Protected by a delicate, fragile skin, the juicy flesh surrounds a single, elongated, and highly fibrous seed that is completely edible. \u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003eBecause the fruit skins tear so easily, they are rarely found in commercial supermarkets, making them a unique and treasured treat reserved primarily for home gardeners and foraging wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003eThe flavor profile of the goumi berry depends heavily on its stage of ripeness, rewarding the patient harvester.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003eIf sampled even slightly underripe, the fruit contains high levels of tannins, causing an intensely sour and astringent sensation that dries out the mouth.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30 interactive-span-hovered\"\u003eHowever, when allowed to ripen fully on the branch until they are soft to the touch, they transform into a delicious, juicy balance of sweet and tart.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Many describe the flavor as a bright, refreshing blend reminiscent of wild cherries, pomegranates, and tangy rhubarb, making them excellent for eating fresh off the bush or cooking down into vibrant jams, jellies, and pies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"veliyathgardens","offers":[{"title":"Seedling Plant","offer_id":48337307566339,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/5965\/9011\/files\/Elaeagnusmultiflora_veliyathgardens_2.jpg?v=1780648520","url":"https:\/\/veliyathgarden.com\/products\/goumi-berry-live-plant-elaeagnus-multiflora","provider":"veliyathgardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}