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.
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 |
| Native Origins | |
| 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 |
