Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Gooseberry bush 'Oregon Champion'
FamilyGrossulariaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Compost or fertilizer for berries in spring
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingPale green fruits, mild taste.
Maximum height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum width4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-35°C
