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Ribes missouriense

Missouri Gooseberry

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Ribes missouriense (Missouri Gooseberry)

This thorny shrub with multiple trunks and arching branches blooms in April and May with clusters of drooping white flowers. From June to September, dark berries form that are smooth and edible.

Additional Information:
Often used in jams and pies, the Missouri Gooseberry has been cultivated since 1907.

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Height
36- Inches

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Spread
48-60 Inches

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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions
Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), Wild Plum (Prunus americana), Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Nature Attracting

Songbird

Season of Interest

Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

Average
Moderate

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

Wildlife Benefit

Food/Small Animals
Food/Birds
Nesting
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