Botanical profile
Ribes uva-crispa 'Oregon Champion'
Ribes uva-crispa ‘Oregon Champion’ is an old gooseberry cultivar known for its vigor and abundant harvests. This dense, bushy fruit shrub develops thorny branches bearing an abundance of pale green to yellowish-green fruits when ripe. These large berries are firm, juicy, and pleasantly tart, ideal for pies, jams, jellies, and artisanal processing. Its discreet spring flowering attracts pollinators and ensures a plentiful summer harvest. Its bright green foliage adds texture and volume to the vegetable garden or fruit hedge. Ribes uva-crispa ‘Oregon Champion’ adapts to rich, well-drained soils, offering reliable and productive cultivation in cool climates.
Latin name
Ribes uva-crispa 'Oregon Champion'
Common name
Gooseberry bush 'Oregon Champion'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Grossulariaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Rich, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Flowers that attract butterflies
Butterflies
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