Smooth gooseberry

Ribes hirtellum

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type	Small Shrub
Height (m)	0.9
Width (m)	1.5-2.5
Growth Rate	Medium
Pollination Strategy	Animal
Flower Period	May, June
Forage Value	Poor
Fruit Type	Berry
Edible Fruit	Yes
Fruit/Seeds Available	Summer
Traits	n/a

Site Characteristics

Natural Region	Boreal, Aspen Parkland, Foothills
Hardiness Zone	3-8
Soil Texture	Clay, Loam, Sand
Drainage	Poor
Moisture Tolerance	Moist
Sun Exposure	Full, Partial Shade

This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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