Ribes leptanthum Trumpet gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes leptanthum
Trumpet gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes leptanthum plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Trumpet gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia leptantha. (A.Gray.)Cov.&Britt.

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Latin Name:  Ribes leptanthum
Common Name:  Trumpet gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Streamsides, 1800 - 2800 metres in Arizona.

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade though do not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Plants are being used in gooseberry breeding programmes because of their disease resistance[119]. 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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