Sierra Gooseberry
Ribes roezlii
Grossulariaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · native
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Sierra gooseberry (Ribes roezlii), also called Roezl's gooseberry or mountain gooseberry, is a broadleaf deciduous shrub in the Grossulariaceae family native to the Sierra Nevada region. It reaches 4 ft tall and produces solitary or small clusters of pendent red-purple flowers with reflexed sepals on previous season's wood.
Sierra gooseberry is hardy in zones 7a-8b and prefers full sun. Five diseases are documented. Detailed site preferences and cultivation data require further enrichment from authoritative sources.
Quick Facts
Height
4 ft
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7a–8b
Origin
Pacific Northwest native