This uncommon shrub produces tart green fruits in summer that are suitable for jams and desserts. They have many sharp thorns and some care should be used when working around them.
Latin Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Family
Grossulariaceae
Type of Plant
Fruits
Shrubs
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 4'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Birds
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Europe, north Africa, and southeast Asia
History
Washington wrote to Edward Newenham in 1789, "I have just been returning my thanks for his Gooseberry plants to your friend Colonel Persse, who I perceive is a fond admirer of a Country life, as well as myself."
Other Details
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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