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Worcesterberry (Ribes divaricatum)

Worcesterberry

Ribes divaricatum

EdibleZones 38shrub

Ribes divaricatum is a species in the genus Ribes found in the forests, woodlands, and coastal scrub of western North America from British Columbia to California. The three accepted varieties have various common names which include the word "gooseberry". Other common names include coast black gooseberry, wild gooseberry, Worcesterberry, or spreading-branched gooseberry.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Partial shade
Water need
Medium
Mature height
1.8 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 3–8
Layers
shrub

Functional roles

foodfruitwildlife

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

cuttingeasy

When: Hardwood cuttings autumn

Vigorous, very thorny gooseberry relative with small dark berries.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.