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Sierra Gooseberry (Ribes roezlii) is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and long-lived. It grows in a semi-upright form to a height of 5 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are white and striking, and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are dark green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-9200 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

5 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

White, Cream

Flowering season

Spring, Winter

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Medium

Soil description

Prefers coarse to medium-textured soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: 3.5 - 5.5 mos. stratification at 32°F ( USDA Forest Service 1974).

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Hummingbirds
Bats
Birds
Bees
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 86 likely

Confirmed Likely

Tailed Copper

Lycaena arota

Agrochola pulchella

Agrochola purpurea