Currant-Gooseberry
Description:
The currant-gooseberry plant, also known as Ribes hirtellum, is native to North America. It typically grows to be between 3 and 6 feet tall and has green leaves that are lobed and serrated. The plant has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and produce small, edible berries. The berries are typically red or black in color and are often used in jams, jellies, and pies.
The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. It is winter hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures. To cultivate the plant successfully, gardeners and farmers should plant it in an area with adequate sunlight and water it regularly.
In addition to being edible, the currant-gooseberry plant has several other uses. The berries are high in vitamin C and can be used medicinally to boost the immune system. The plant's leaves can also be used as a natural insect repellent. In addition, the plant is attractive to a variety of birds and other wildlife, making it a valuable addition to any garden or farm.
Layer: Shrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Edible: Yes
Edible parts: Fruit
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moist
Soil texture preferences: Light sandy, Medium, Heavy clay
Native To: Alberta, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced To: Alberta, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Labrador, Maine, Manitoba, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
More from Permapeople
- Alternate name
- Hairystem gooseberry
- Family
- Grossulariaceae
- Height
- 1.0
- Introduced into
- Maryland
- Plants for a future
- https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ribes hirtellum
- Plants of the world online
- https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220946-2
- Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribes_hirtellum
Slug: ribes-hirtellum-currant-gooseberry
Permapeople ID: 3541