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Black Velvet Gooseberry
Produces heavy crops of delicious large and sweet deep purple berries. These berries resemble blueberries when allowed to fully ripen on the vine. Very mildew and disease resistant along with being very winter hardy. Best in zones 4 - 8. Self-fruitful.
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa 'Black Velvet'
Also Known As
goosegogs | groseille à maquereau | 鹅莓 | 醋栗
Specifications
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Harvest Season
Years to Bear
4 - 8
Partial - Full Sun
Occasional
Evergreen
Perennial
3 ft height, 3 ft width
Moderate
Spring
Yellow
Summer
2nd Year
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