Gooseberry 'Friend' (Ribes uva-crispa) Size:1 gal NN full-color guide is organized to

full-color guide is organized to follow the order in which groups and species are presented by the American Union

after first year very low maintenance

Leaves alternate

with leaves range from bright green to dark green

Gooseberry 'Friend' (Ribes uva-crispa) Size:1 gal NN full-color guide is organized toA unique, thornless, Ukrainian variety, Friend bears good crops of medium to large, sweet, reddish pink berries. Latin Name: Ribes uva crispa Site and Soil: Friend Red Thornless Gooseberry likes full to 1 2 day sun and well drained soil. Pollination Requirements: Gooseberries are self fertile. Hardiness: Gooseberries are hardy to minus 40 F Bearing Age: 1 2 years after planting. Size at Maturity: 2 3 ft. in height. Bloom Time: April Ripening Time: