Prickly Gooseberry
Deciduous shrub growing 1-1.5 m tall. Features lobed leaves and small, greenish-white flowers in spring, followed by prickly, edible gooseberries. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun. Provides food for wildlife and humans. Tolerates rocky soils and shade. Suitable for woodland gardens, understory plantings, and edible landscapes. Native to eastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Greenish-white
Bloom Time: Spring
Sun Requirements: Shade to Part-Sun
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Leaves emerge early May. Greenish flowers appear May. Prickly fruits develop green, ripening to purple-brown in July-August. Yellow fall color develops September.
Wildlife Value: Berries eaten by many songbirds and small mammals; flowers attract native bees and hummingbirds; provides cover for small wildlife
Height: Short to Medium (2-4 feet)