Ribes cynosbati

Common name: Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Native plant

Ribes cynosbati is a native wild currant well suited for drier soils.  It prefers partial sun, although excessive shade will reduce blooming and fruit production.  As the common name Prickly Gooseberry implies, its fruits are covered in tiny soft spikes, however they are still quite edible and delicious! 

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Plant Details

Plant type

Shrubs

Soil type

Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic

Light exposure

Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade

Bloom period

Spring

Urban environment

Yards that Flood

Habitat

Sandy Soils, Woodlands

Growth form

Shrubby/Clump

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Cream

Fall color

Yellow

Size

Mature height
3 Feet
Mature width
2 Feet
Max height
5 Feet
Max width
5 Feet

Additional information

Butterfly host plant Edible fruit

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