Ribes oxycanthoides (Canadian Native Gooseberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Grossulariaceae |
| Genus | Ribes |
| Species | oxycanthoides |
| Synonyms | Grossularia oxyacanthoides |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| References | http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ribes+oxyacanthoides |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The fruit may be used in savoury dishes or made into jams, chutneys or pies. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 75 cm |
| Spread | 75 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Can be used for fruit production but may also be used on landscape reclamation sites since it tolerates a variety of soil conditions. |
| Leaf Description | Foliage is lobed, pale green in the summer turing red in the autumn and is born on prickly stems. |
| Fruit Description | Medium sized to 10 mm, yellow-green, tart tasting fruit ripening in summer. |