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Gooseberry, Captivator (Thornless)

Ribes x ‘Captivator’

Priced by size: $25.99 – $32.99

Size (HxW): 5’ x 5’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Fruit Size: 2.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

  • A nearly thornless selection of gooseberry
  • Green berries ripen to reddish-purple
  • Good for fruit fillings such as pie, jam & jelly
  • Fruit ripens in late July
  • Self-fertile, will produce more fruit with a pollinator
  • Green leaves turn a pleasant yellow in the fall
  • Produces fruit approximately 2-3 years after planting
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to North America
  • Slow Growth Rate: 3-5”/year
  • Common pests: currant fruit worm feeds on foliage in mid-summer, does not effect the long term health of the plant and/or fruit production

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Deer

    Deer Resistant

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

Plant Care:

● Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil ● Bird netting recommended ● Prune to shape in spring

Description

Size (HxW): 5’ x 5’

Growth Habit: Rounded

Fruit Size: 2.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

  • A nearly thornless selection of gooseberry
  • Green berries ripen to reddish-purple
  • Good for fruit fillings such as pie, jam & jelly
  • Fruit ripens in late July
  • Self-fertile, will produce more fruit with a pollinator
  • Green leaves turn a pleasant yellow in the fall
  • Produces fruit approximately 2-3 years after planting
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to North America
  • Slow Growth Rate: 3-5”/year
  • Common pests: currant fruit worm feeds on foliage in mid-summer, does not effect the long term health of the plant and/or fruit production

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm