Canyon Gooseberry (Ribes menziesii)

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

Ribes menziesii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Used for making jam. A gooseberry, it is often scalded before being eaten. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Used for making jam.; A gooseberry, it is often scalded before being eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal ranges from California to Oregon. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)