European gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa, a species of Ribes

Also known as Cat berry, Common gooseberry, Common-gooseberry ·

About European gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

  • Attracts pollinators
  • Attracts birds
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Shrub
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
Flower colour
  • Green
  • Purple
Fruit colour
  • Green
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Purple
  • White
  • Black
Autumn colour
  • Red
Mature height
1–2 m
Flowering season

Flowers from May to June.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Part shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5–6.5 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -40°C · USDA Zone 3
Native range
Central Europe, Southwestern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Eastern Europe, North Africa, Caucasus

Where to buy European gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

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