Description
Size (HxW): 3-4’ x 3-4’
Growth Habit: Rounded
Fruit Size: 2cm
Planting Location: Sheltered
Zone 2b
- A nearly thornless selection of gooseberry
- Green berries very good for fresh eating when ripening to red/burgundy (has raspberry/grape flavour)
- Good for fruit fillings such as pie, jam & jelly
- Fruit ripens in late July/Early Aug.
- Self-fertile, will produce more fruit with a pollinator
- Green leaves turn a pleasant red or yellow in the fall
- Produces fruit approximately 1-2 years after planting
- Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better
- Native to North America
- Medium Growth Rate: 6-10”/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
