Ribes roezlii Sierra gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes roezlii
Sierra gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes roezlii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sierra gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. amictum. Grossularia roezlii. (Regel.)Cov.&Britt.

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Latin Name:  Ribes roezlii
Common Name:  Sierra gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Reg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry open slopes, 1000 - 2500 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants succeed in dry soils in the wild[71]. Requires a sunny position[11]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. 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]. Closely allied to R. cruentum, R. lobbii and R. menziesii[200].

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