Ribes aureum (Ribes fragrans)

Family: Grossulariaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Ribes fragrans is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A gooseberry with a sweet and pleasant flavour.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes among rocks and on stony taluses to lower parts of the bald mountain zone. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)