European Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
Grossulariaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
Data Maturity Structured
This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
In Western Washington, afternoon shade reduces powdery mildew pressure and heat stress. This regional practice is valuable in the maritime climate where humidity and summer warmth can favor mildew development.
— HortGuide editorial
Field Observations
Field Observation
Ribes uva-crispa · Gooseberry
flower
April 21, 2026 · Kent · 1,480 GDD₃₂ · BBCH 61
Field Observation
Ribes uva-crispa 'Pixwell' · Gooseberry
new leaf
March 22, 2026 · Kent · 930 GDD₃₂ · BBCH 11
Quick Facts
Height
3–5 ft
Spread
3–5 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light
Part Shade to Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3–8
Fall Color
Yellow
Origin
Europe, northwestern Africa, southwestern Asia
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bud swell BBCH 01 | Feb 15–Mar 10 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | Mar 10–Mar 30 |
| Beginning of flowering BBCH 61 | Mar 20–Apr 15 |
| Fruit set BBCH 71 | Apr 15–May 15 |
| Fruit ripe BBCH 87 | Jun 15–Jul 15 |
| Leaf senescence BBCH 93 | Oct 1–Nov 1 |