Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry

Family: Grossulariaceae Gooseberry


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green, yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, weeping