Ribes divaricatum Coastal black gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes divaricatum
Coastal black gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes divaricatum plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coastal black gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia divaricata. Steud.

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Latin Name:  Ribes divaricatum
Common Name:  Coastal black gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open woods, prairies and moist hillsides[60].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Requires a very sunny position if it is to do well[11]. Plants are hardy to about -20°c[200]. This species is closely allied to R. rotundifolium[11]. Immune to mildew[101], this species is a parent of many mildew resistant hybrids and is being used in breeding programmes in Europe[200]. Plants can harbour a stage of white pine blister rust, so should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, there is at least one named variety[183].

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