Spreading Gooseberry

Ribes divaricatum

Type: Shrub  ·  Family: Grossulariaceae  ·  Native Region: Pacific Northwest

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Sun to Part Shade
• Water: Medium
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Mature Size: 10–10 ft tall, 3–3 ft wide

Attributes

• Attracts Pollinators
• Attracts Birds
• Edible
• Fire Resistant

Landscape Use

Woodland Garden, Mixed Shrub Border

Ecological Notes

Ecological function: attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, birds Usable parts: fruit Source: Bloomsday Natives availability list (Dec 2025)

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USDA Plants Profile  ·  GBIF Species Data  ·  Oregon Flora