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Gooseberry 'Xenia'

Ribesuva-crispa

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Genus

Ribes (RYE-bees)

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Species

uva-crispa (OO-vuh KRIS-puh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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Gardener's Notes:

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saya

(Zone 8b) | September 2013 | neutral

Ribes uva-crispa 'Xenia' is developed in Switzerland.
This gooseberry has less thorns, is very vigorous and productive. Fruit is ...Read More

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