European Gooseberry
Ribes uva
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Description

The European gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) is a species of gooseberry native to Europe and the northwestern Himalayas. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and wide, with thorny shoots. The leaves are alternate, simple, 3–8 cm (1.2–3.1 in) long and broad, with a 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) petiole, and a coarsely toothed margin. The flowers are 3–5 cm (1.2–2.0 in) in diameter, with five white or pale green petals; they are produced in early summer in racemes 5–15 cm (2.0–5.9 in) long. The fruit is a green, white or pale pink berry 5–25 mm (0.20–0.98 in) in diameter, containing numerous small seeds. It is tart and acidic and is used in pies, preserves, and wine. The plant is self-fertile, but cross-pollination by a different variety will produce a more abundant crop. It is best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers neutral to acid soil. The plant is sensitive to waterlogging. It is relatively pest and disease free.

Growing Details

Ribes uva grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is readily available at nurseries and by mail order. It can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, or by seed. Plant crowns in early spring, before new growth begins. Space plants 3-6' apart.

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Attracts Wildlife Bee Friendly
Range (Based on GBIF Data)

The map shows known occurrence points of Ribes uva recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.

Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Location & Timing
Geolocation: Krcedin
Region: Europe - Panonian plain
Language: english
Native: Yes
Flowering: middle of March for 30 days
Fruiting: middle of May for 30 days
Seed Start: beginning of Jun
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Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating: (5/5)
Edible Uses: The berries can be eaten raw or made into pies, jams, and other foods.
Medicinal Rating: (1/5)
Medicinal Uses:
Health Concerns: The plant is a known source of white pine blister rust, a disease of several species of conifer. The rust requires two hosts to complete its life cycle, a primary host and a secondary host. The primary host is a species of Ribes, and the secondary host is a species of white pine. The rust spends the majority of its life cycle on the primary host, where it produces orange aecia. The aecia produce spores that are transmitted to the secondary host by the wind. Once on the white pine, the rust produces telia that release teliospores. The teliospores germinate to produce basidiospores, which infect new primary hosts, completing the cycle. The disease often kills the white pines.
Other Uses: The plant is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens. It is also used in hedgerows.
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Botanical Data
Specie: Ribes uva
Common Names: Ribes uva, Ogrozd
Family: Grossulariaceae
Sub Family: Grossularioideae
Tribe: Grossularieae
Sub Tribe: Ribesoideae
Genus: Ribes
Growing Conditions
Area Needed: 3.0 m
Spacing: 3.0 m
Growing Difficulty: Medium
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / 10°C / 30°C
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20°C / -5°C / 35°C
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Frost Tender:
Hardness: █ █ █ █ █ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ ▁ (5/10)
First Harvest: 0 years
Lifespan: None years
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Growth Rate: Fast
Max Height: 1.2 m
Max Width: 1.0 m
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Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Growth Details: Ribes uva grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soils, but will tolerate a wide range of conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is readily available at nurseries and by mail order. It can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings, or by seed. Plant crowns in early spring, before new growth begins. Space plants 3-6' apart.
Potential Disturbances: gooseberry sawfly, gooseberry moth, powdery mildew, downy mildew, gooseberry mildew, anthracnose, white pine blister rust
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