Ribes uva-crispa
Gooseberry, Ribes grossularia
Ribes Ribes
R. uva-crispa - R. uva-crispa is a vigorous, upright to spreading, multi-stemmed, spiny, deciduous shrub with lobed, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn, and clusters of insignificant, greenish-white flowers in mid- to late spring followed by round, translucent, edible, green fruit ready for harvest in midsummer.
Ribes uva-crispa is: Deciduous
Spreading, Upright
Insignificant or absent in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite
Pruning in winter and summer is needed to produce high yields. On planting, prune any branches back to base which are less than 15 cm from the ground, and cut other branches back to half their length to an upward facing bud.
Hardwood cuttings
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Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Cake decoration, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Improve soil with organic matter. Tolerates mildly alkaline conditions. Grow as goblet-shaped bushes or cordons. Water well as fruit begins to swell. Keep base weed-free.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Ribes uva-crispa
Gooseberry, Ribes grossularia
Ribes Ribes
R. uva-crispa - R. uva-crispa is a vigorous, upright to spreading, multi-stemmed, spiny, deciduous shrub with lobed, mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn, and clusters of insignificant, greenish-white flowers in mid- to late spring followed by round, translucent, edible, green fruit ready for harvest in midsummer.
Deciduous
Spreading, Upright
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Insignificant or absent in Spring
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Aphids , Leafhoppers , Raspberry beetle , Raspberry leaf and bud mite
Pruning in winter and summer is needed to produce high yields. On planting, prune any branches back to base which are less than 15 cm from the ground, and cut other branches back to half their length to an upward facing bud.
Hardwood cuttings
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Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Banks and Slopes, Cake decoration, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Improve soil with organic matter. Tolerates mildly alkaline conditions. Grow as goblet-shaped bushes or cordons. Water well as fruit begins to swell. Keep base weed-free.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry)
Apple root knot nematode
Meloidogyne mali
Nematode
Unknown
3
4
UK (along with certain other European countries) received potentially infested trees in 1992; but these were destroyed at the end of the trial period and targeted surveillance has failed to find any trace of the nematode. Main impacts are on elm; apple and mulberry and industry should source such material carefully.
Ribes uva-crispa (Gooseberry)
Alfalfa dwarf; Anaheim disease; California vine disease; Dwarf disease of alfalfa; Dwarf disease of lucerne; Leaf scald of oleander; Leaf scald of plum; Leaf scorch; Phony disease of peach; Pierce's disease of grapevine; Variegated chlorosis of citrus
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex
Bacterium
Absent
3
4
A bacterial disease with a wide host range detected in Corsica. Although EU regulated; there remains some concern about the risk of introduction. This subspecies is known to be able to thrive in cooler climates. Should an outbreak occur; there would be a need for eradication action which would result in environmental and social impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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