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Mountain Gooseberry

Ribes montigenum, Grossulariaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Alpine BlueberryVaccinium gaultherioides
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
boulder raspberryRubus deliciosus
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Snow RaspberryRubus nivalis
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Clustered GooseberryRibes fasciculatum

Two gooseberry species with similar mountain habitat preferences compete for limited resources

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionAlpine AdaptationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Gooseberry grow in?

Mountain Gooseberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Gooseberry?

Good companions for Mountain Gooseberry include Roundleaf Buffaloberry, Alpine Blueberry, boulder raspberry, Snow Raspberry.

Design guilds with Mountain Gooseberry and see companion relationships visually.

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