Red jacket gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa 'Red Jacket'
Bright green leaves set off many clusters of sweet, huge, red berries in midsummer. Mounding plant with long thorns; good as a hedge. This is the original selection from England, not the selection from Canada. Powdery mildew resistant. Very hardy. Shrub.
Tips from the pros: Begins to bear fruit on 2 year old wood. Production decreases after the branch is 4 years old, so remove all branches 4 years or older by pruning them to the ground. This allows the younger fruiting branches more sun and air circulation and promotes the health of the shrub.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 2-3 feet |
| Width | 4-5 feet |
| Flowering Season | Midsummer |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, loam, sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 2001 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, trim back large canes in fall to shape this shrub. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Prune to shape at least every 5 years. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
