Ribes divaricatum
$6.75 – $35.00
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Spreading gooseberry
Ribes divaricatum is a spiny deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 9 ft tall. White flowers are profuse, but not particularly showy. The berries are eatable, and are ripe when black. It likes shady areas and riparian corridors. It is found in central oak woodland, mixed evergreen forest, and Redwood forest along the coast ranges.
Currants and gooseberries are some of the nicest California native plants featuring great flowers, tasty fruit, fragrant foliage, and good fall color. They are loved by many birds including the California Thrasher, the Hermit Thrush, and the American Robin. The flowers are very popular with hummingbirds. As a coastal understory plant, this species does well under oaks and once established, doesn’t need water. Overall they are great in gardens, especially if you like to attract birds.
Sun:Â Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:Â Light, Moderate
Soil:Â Clay, Loam, Sand
Other:Â Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant
| Container | 5-Gal-O, D-40-O, 5-Gal, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, TB2S, TB4 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | The berries provide food for many birds |
| Historical Uses | The fruit was food for a number of Native American groups of the Pacific Northwest, and other parts of the plant, especially the bark, was used for medicinal purpose. |
| Distribution | Western North America from British Columbia to California |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 10900 feet |
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| Habitat | It grows in moist thickets, meadows, forests and open woodlands. |
