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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Height
36- Inches

Spread
48-60 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
White

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-6

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), Wild Plum (Prunus americana), Indian Cherry; Carolina Buckthorn (Rhamnus caroliniana)

Characteristics & Attributes

Nature Attracting

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Songbird

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

•	Average
•	Moderate

Sun Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Central Dissected Till Plain
•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Food/Small Animals
•	Food/Birds
•	Nesting
•	Cover