Wild Black Gooseberry

Ribes divaricatum Wild black gooseberry, also known as spreading or wild coast gooseberry, is a large deciduous shrub that is a habitat powerhouse!  Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other insect pollinators flock to its diminutive but unique white flowers each spring, while birds adore its graceful arching branches for nesting and refuge and its shiny, purplish-black berries for food. Do note, it is armed with thick thorns, especially at the leaf nodes, which is one of the reasons it provides such exceptional cover for wildlife and makes a perfect addition to barrier plantings and habitat hedgerows.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, perennial, large shrub Size at maturity: 5’-12' tall, 6-10' wide Light requirements: full sun to part-shade Moisture requirements: moist soil Bloom time: March - June Growth rate/ease: moderate growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers attract and provide nectar to hummingbirds, adult butterflies, bees and other insect pollinat