A native found in forests, woodlands and the 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.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early Season. 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 consistent moisture. Prune for airflow and ease of harvest, also to rejuvenate older canes.
CHILL HOURS: 0 hours below 45F.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 5’.
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO MA, NC
