About Bitter Gooseberry
Plant Family: Grossulariaceae
Plant Type: Shrub
Height by Width: 6' H x 2-3' W
Growth Habit: Upright, arching branches
Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Adaptable
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F
Flower Season: Spring
Flower Color: Red
Endangered?: Rare plant rank 3
Distribution: Santa Barbara County
Natural Habitat: Mountains, foothills, chaparral, and canyons
Photo Credit 1: John Doyen via Calscape
Photo Credit 2: Keir Morse via Calflora