Ribes rotundifolium Appalachian gooseberry (Grossulariaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Ribes rotundifolium
Appalachian gooseberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Ribes rotundifolium plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachusetts and New York to North Carolina. It is a member of the Grossulariaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Appalachian gooseberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Grossularia rotundifolia. (Michx.)Cov.&Britt.

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Latin Name:  Ribes rotundifolium
Common Name:  Appalachian gooseberry
Family:  Grossulariaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open rocky places and thickets, ascending to the highest crests[43].

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]. This species is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit[2]. 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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