Ribes roezlii

Common Name:
Sierra gooseberry
Plant Type:
Deciduous shrub
Family:
Grossulariaceae (The Gooseberry Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
3-4 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
banks
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Purplish red
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderatel to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Lobed leaves on stiff spiny stems, dark red & white flowers mature to spiny, juicy fruits.