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Canadian Gooseberry
Canadian Gooseberry
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Canadian Gooseberry (Ribes oxyacanthoides), also called Northern Gooseberry, is a North American native with fruit just over half an inch wide that ripens from green to reddish. Its branches carry dense small spines.
The species grows from Alaska through much of Canada and into the western and north central United States. It occurs in varied habitats and supports pollinators and wildlife.
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Growing details
- Hardiness
- Zone 2Oak Summit nursery rating
- Mature size
- 2 to 5 ft
- Site and soil
- Response: probably moderately shade tolerant; attribution: USFS FEIS review
- Fruit
- A native gooseberry with spiny stems and edible berries. Keep Ribes oxyacanthoides distinct from Northern Gooseberry, R. hirtellum.From the reviewed product description
Bloom
May–June in the Minnesota species reference; Manitoba timing varies with the season.
Species reference; local conditions can vary
Range & hardinessZone 2 · Canadian maps for this plant
Green: provinces with native records
AB · BC · MB · NL · NT · NU · ON · QC · SK · YT
Zone 2 and warmer
Province records show native distribution, not every place the species grows. The hardiness map shows minimum winter hardiness; soil, moisture and summer warmth also matter.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada