Heavy yielding Pacific Northwest selected variety. The fruit has a pleasant, somewhat tart flavor with slight astringency when fully ripe. Fragrant yellow flowers cover the bush in March and draw many pollinators. Carmine goumi is a large shrub that grows to about 15 ft. A nitrogen fixer that tolerates maritime exposure.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: May. Partially self-fertile, but better with another variety.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/4 sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 50-450 hours below 45F depending on variety
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Above average. No known pests or disease.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 12' x 10'