The gooseberry plant is also known as Ribes Uva-Crisp. The best zones to
plant this plant is in hardy planting zones 3-7. When it is grown in the wild, it
is typically found in alpine thickets or rocky woods. On average, the
growth rate for this plant is up to 2 feet per year. Gooseberries are a
small berry bush that is related to the currants. It can grow almost
anywhere but does the best in the Midwest because of the rich, moist
soil. The blooms are small and pink with green foliage. This bush can grow up to 3 feet, but the width can go outward of up to 5
feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can be found growing
almost anywhere that the roots can stay moist. The fall months will
produce a cooler temperature that makes the leaves turn a deeper red.
This berry bush needs no maintenance. The berries are edible and quite
sweet and delicious. They can be used to help make pies, jams, and
preserves. The branches of this plant are thick and tend to have sharp
spines on them. It also produces bell-shaped flowers that are produced
either in pairs or singly. The berries this plant produces are normally
hairy, but there are some varieties that will not be. Typically the
berries will be green but depending on the variety can also be red,
yellow, or white.