Ribes cynosbati
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes cynosbati
Also known as:
Dogberry, Eastern prickly gooseberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Gooseberries can be eaten raw or cooked in dishes such as pies, jelly, and preserves due to their pleasant, slightly sour taste. They are also refreshing and hydrating. The fruits, with a diameter of about 10 mm, are covered with short, soft hair and can even be dried for later consumption.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Both plants attract beneficial insects and improve pollination rates. |
|
Salix aurita Eared Sallow |
Willow provides shade and helps retain moisture in the soil, which benefits Ribes. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Blueberries have similar soil and moisture needs, making them good companions for Ribes. |
|
Tilia americana Basswood |
Linden trees attract pollinators and provide a habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Hawthorn provides a natural barrier against pests and attracts pollinators. |