Uva Spina (Gooseberry)
A hardy and productive shrub known for its small, tart berries, which can be eaten fresh or used in jams, pies, and preserves.
Latin Name: Ribes Uva-crispa
English Name: Gooseberry
Species: Ribes Uva-crispa
Genus: Ribes
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage: Green, lobed leaves that turn yellow in autumn
Flower: Small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flowers
Flowering Period: Early to mid-spring (March–April)
Suggested Location: Full sun to partial shade; suitable for gardens and containers
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile, loamy or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5–7.0)
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Cold-hardy; tolerates frost but sensitive to late spring frosts
Hardiness Rating: H3-H8
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: Around -30°C (-22°F) when dormant
Growth Habit: Compact, bushy shrub with thorny branches
Pests: Aphids, gooseberry sawfly, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, leaf spot, rust
Pruning: Prune in winter to remove old wood and encourage new growth
Final Height: 1 m – 1.5 m (3.2 ft – 4.9 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 1 m – 1.5 m (3.2 ft – 4.9 ft)
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