Gooseberry / Currant 'Black Velvet Gooseberry' - 4 inch sleeve

Gooseberry 4" Sleeve

Name: Gooseberry 4" Sleeve
Brand: Dave Wilson Nursery®
SKU: 70BG5PJ161
Price: 18.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Dave Wilson Nursery®

Size Chart

Variety Variety

Quantity

Typically available from fall to spring. Call your favorite store for current availability.

Currant and gooseberries are closely related shrubs, great for home gardens. White bloom appear in spring followed by berries in summer to early fall. Great for eating fresh and making pies and jams. Plant in containers or as an attractive edible hedge!

Check out our entire list of Fruit Sleeve Varieties.

Selection varies by location. Please call your local store for current availability.

Characteristics

Landscape Size: 5' tall, 3' wide
Light Requirement: Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3a
Growth Habit: Rounded
Growth Rate: Fast
Attributes: Edible Fruit, Deciduous, Fall Color

See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.

Green Thumb Guide

Able to adapt to slightly acidic to alkaline soil. Drought tolerant once established. Each year allow 4 canes to develop until 15 canes have developed. Each year after, prune oldest canes.

These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.

Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods

Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)