Gooseberry 'Pixwell'

Ribes

Genus
Ribes (RYE-bees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boise, Idaho

Lake Villa, Illinois

Stephenson, Michigan

Columbus, Ohio

Jamestown, Ohio

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Collierville, Tennessee

Langley, Washington

Marathon, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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J
Collierville, TN | June 2021 | positive

It grows well in my zone 7b garden. It has been producing abundant sweet delicious fruits every year. .

G
| June 2010 | neutral

This plant grows best in fertile, loamy, well drained soil. It's berrys are produced in late spring to mid summer and are excellent for ...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | January 2006 | neutral

Though not thornless, it is called "nearly thornless." I have not had mine long enough for production, but am looking forward to it. Ho...Read More

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