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(Ribes roezlii)
Sierra Gooseberry (Ribes roezlii)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ribes roezlii, commonly known as Sierra Gooseberry, is a deciduous shrub native to the chaparral and mixed evergreen forests of California and the Klamath Mountains in Oregon. It typically grows to a height of around 1.2 meters (3.9 ft) and is characterized by its spiny branches. The leaves are hairless to hairy or woolly, up to 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) long, and divided into 3 or 5 rounded, toothed lobes. The inflorescence consists of a solitary flower or a raceme of 2 or 3 flowers, which are pendulous and wind-pollinated. Each flower has five reflexed red-purple sepals and a tube-shaped ring of smaller white or pinkish petals, with prominent stamens and stigmas. The fruit is a distinctive red or purple berry, up to 2.5 centimeters long, covered in thick, long spines, and lacks a dried flower remnant at the end.
Sierra Gooseberry is appreciated for its unique, spiny berries and is used in native plant gardens and naturalized areas. It is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The plant provides habitat and food for wildlife, including birds and small mammals. In cultivation, Sierra Gooseberry thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires low amounts of water once established, and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust. Gardeners should handle the plant with care due to its spines.CC BY-SA 4.0
Sierra Gooseberry is appreciated for its unique, spiny berries and is used in native plant gardens and naturalized areas. It is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. The plant provides habitat and food for wildlife, including birds and small mammals. In cultivation, Sierra Gooseberry thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires low amounts of water once established, and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance but can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust. Gardeners should handle the plant with care due to its spines.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-4.5 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral, mixed evergreen forests, and the Klamath Mountains region
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Ribes roezlii , Ribes roezlii var. roezlii , Grossularia roezlii , Ribes aridum , Ribes wilsonianum , Grossularia roezlii var. arida , Grossularia roezlii var. wilsoniana
GBIF Accepted Name: Ribes roezlii Regel