Hillside Gooseberry (Ribes californicum)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Ribes californicum is a deciduous Shrub. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit can also be made into preserves or can be dried for winter use. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit can also be made into preserves or can be dried for winter use.

Habitat & North American Range

Open slopes and rocky canyons below 750 metres in California. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)