Ribes divaricatum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes divaricatum
Also known as:
Worcesterberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.70 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
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:
Leaves, Fruit
Leaves, Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The fruit of the gooseberry can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are sweet and juicy, with an acceptable flavor that is slightly on the sour side. Gooseberries are considered one of the best wild North American berries. Sometimes they are harvested before they are fully ripe and then cooked. The fruits are about 10 mm in diameter. On wild plants, the fruits can remain hanging on the bush until autumn (if the birds leave them alone). The young leaves and unripe fruits are used to make sauces.
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 are compatible and can enhance each other's growth through mutual benefits in nutrient uptake and pest resistance. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Grows well with Ribes divaricatum, offering an attractive foliage contrast and shared pest resistance qualities. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Ribes divaricatum and Rubus idaeus can benefit from each other’s shade tolerance and help in improving soil structure. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Offers habitat for beneficial insects and improves the ecosystem around Ribes divaricatum through biodiversity. |
|
Mentha suaveolens Apple mint |
The mint repels pests that are harmful to Ribes divaricatum and can improve the overall health of the planting bed. |