A native found in forests, woodlands and coasts of the Pacific Northwest. Tasty blueberry-sized sweet fruit that turns purplish-black when ripe. Clusters of dangling small flowers visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. Wildlife graze on the berries. Coastal Black Gooseberry is a thorny shrub to 5 ft. at maturity. Grows in sun or partial shade. Disease resistant. NO GOOSEBERRY TO NC/MA
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Spring. Self-fertile
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 1/2 sun, regular balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Likes consistant moisture. Prune for airflow and ease of harvest, also to rejuvenate older canes.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 5'
