American Mountain Gooseberry (Ribes oxyacanthoides)

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

Ribes oxyacanthoides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. 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, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A gooseberry with a sweet and pleasant flavour.; It is used in jams and pies.; The fruit can also be dried for later use.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist thickets and riverbanks. Prairies and canyons. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)