goumi

Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) plants should be watered deeply once or twice per week during the growing season which is typically spring through summer. Water for each application should be carefully measured out, as overwatering can cause problems, such as root rot and nutrient deficiencies. The soil should be moist but not drenched. Generally, it is best to water goumi plants in the morning since cooler temperatures in the morning will help the roots absorb more of the water before the hot sun causes it to evaporate. During the winter months, goumi plants usually prefer less water and can be watered as little as twice a month, as long as the soil is not frozen. Watering amounts should be adjusted to local climate and soil conditions.

Goumi plants require full sun or only partial shade. They prefer at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day and the best exposure to light is in the morning. If grown in full sun, they need to be well-watered during the warmest parts of the day to avoid scorching. Partial shade might be beneficial during the hottest part of the summer, especially since Goumi plants are not drought tolerant.

Prune goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora) when the shrub is dormant (usually late winter, early spring). Pruning should be light, limited to shaping and a few large branches at most. The goal of pruning is to encourage an upright form while still allowing light penetration. Start by removing any dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Make sure that you are cutting back to healthy wood and not leaving stubs. Finally, cut back the tips of branches that are competing for height or are too crowded. Removing no more than a quarter of the total growth in any season will help maintain plant health.