Ribes oxyacanthoides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Ribes oxyacanthoides
Also known as:
American Mountain Gooseberry, Canadian gooseberry, Stream currant, Henderson's currant, Idaho go
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
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:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit - fresh or cooked. A gooseberry with a sweet and pleasant taste that is often used in jams and pies. The fruit can also be dried for later consumption and has a diameter of about 10 mm. Leaves can also be eaten raw.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Campanula cochleariifolia Fairies Thimbles |
Provides nitrogen fixation, enriching the soil for Ribes. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Attracts beneficial insects that help with pollination. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Creates a diverse habitat, increasing pollinator activity. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Helps improve soil structure and nutrient availability. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Provides shelter for beneficial wildlife, promoting a balanced ecosystem. |