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Northern Gooseberry

Ribesoxyacanthoides

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Ribes oxyacanthoides by kennedyh
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Genus
Ribes (RYE-bees)
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Species
oxyacanthoides (oks-ee-a-kanth-OY-deez)
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Synonym
Ribes irriguum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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