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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.
Shrub
5 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
White, Cream
Spring, Winter
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low, Moderate
Moderate
Medium
Prefers coarse to medium-textured soils.
For propagating by seed: 3.5 - 5.5 mos. stratification at 32°F ( USDA Forest Service 1974).
Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
1 confirmed and 86 likely
Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota
Milbert's Tortoiseshell
Aglais milberti