Ribes montigenum (Mountain gooseberry)

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained, neutral, sandy loam in full sun. Tolerates light or full shade but fruiting will be reduced. Tolerates slightly alkaline and slightly acid soil. Spreads by underground rhizomes, especially in moist soil. Drought tolerant once established. Fruit is edible but the flavour is mild. Where native, grows at elevations from 1,950-3,800m (6,400-12,500').

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Suckering

Native to

Western North America

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic