Ribes missouriense
Missouri Gooseberry
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This thorny shrub with multiple trunks and arching branches blooms in April and May with clusters of drooping white flowers. From June to September, dark berries form that are smooth and edible.
Additional Information:
Often used in jams and pies, the Missouri Gooseberry has been cultivated since 1907.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-6
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Good Companions
Persimmon
(Diospyros virginiana),
American Beautyberry
(Callicarpa americana),
Wild Plum
(Prunus americana),
Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn
(Rhamnus caroliniana)
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