Large fruited, Sweet Scarlet™ Goumi is an improved selection grown from cuttings. Durable, solid, large bush/small tree has hundreds of hanging, fragrant, soft yellow blossoms in May, then 3/4" gold-speckled red fruits with a small edible pit in early July. Deciduous and leathery dark green leaves with silvery undersides. Fixes nitrogen. Hardy to -25F.
ZONE: 4-8
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. Spur bearer.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 50-450 hours below 45F depending on variety
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Above average. No known pests or disease problems.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 4-6' x 6'
