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Gooseberry - Ribes uva-crispa 'Little Ben'


Common Name: Little Ben Gooseberry

Bloomtime: Spring

Bloomcolor: yellow-green, insignificant

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Height: 60.0-90.0 cm (24-36")

Spread: 90.0-120.0 (36-48")

Water: Average, moist, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 3-7

Zone: 3

Deer Resistant: Seldom damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Moderately drought tolerant

Characteristics: Compact, bushy deciduous shrub with stiff, thorny stems, Small, yellow-green flowers in spring are followed by plentiful, large fruit that ripens to red in mid summer, A compact, dwarf selection of Hinnonmaki Red,