Ribes hirtellum Currant-gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes hirtellum
Currant-gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes hirtellum plant species is found in Northern N. America - Newfoundland to Manitoba, West Virginia and South Dakota. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Currant-gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia hirtella. (Michx.)Cov.&Britt.

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Latin Name:  Ribes hirtellum
Common Name:  Currant-gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky or swampy woods and clearings[43].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Prefers a very sunny position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Closely allied to R. uva-crispa and R. oxyacanthoides[11], it is often cultivated for its edible fruit[132] and is the parent of many disease-resistant American gooseberry cultivars[200]. It is sometimes crossed with European hybrids[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].

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