Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) magnet A great barrier plant with

A great barrier plant with thorny branches and edible blackberry-like fruit

Groups of associated species (“guilds”) discussed include milkweed

in both Spanish and English

Tolerant of most soils

Growth Rate Moderate Endangered N/A Growth Habit Clumping

Ribes californicum - Hillside Gooseberry (Plant) magnet A great barrier plant withLow maintenance shrub, perfect under native trees. Will respond to water but is best in dry, filtered shade. Berries are edible. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes californicum Common Name Hillside Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Inland Shade, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, White, Cream Flowering Months March, February