Ribes californicum Hillside gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes californicum
Hillside gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes californicum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hillside gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia californica. (Hook.&Arn.)Cav.&Brit.

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Latin Name:  Ribes californicum
Common Name:  Hillside gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Hook.&Arn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open slopes and rocky canyons below 750 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Requires a sunny position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is closely related to R. menziesii[200]. A polymorphic species[71]. Plants can harbour a stage of 'white pine blister rust', so they should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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