Gooseberry (ribes uva-crispa)

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£180.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

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Price each per
1 Tree
5 Trees
10 Trees
25 Trees
50 Trees
100 Trees
20-40cm
£2.70
£2.55
£2.40
£2.10
£2.00
£1.80
​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout
Growing ​Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)
  • Hardy, reliable UK native shrub, thriving in most soils and climates.
  • Produces abundant crops of tangy berries high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre.
  • Easy to grow, long-lived (10–15+ years of fruiting),
  • Attracts pollinators.
Planting and Cultivation
  • Site: Full sun for best yields and sweeter fruit; tolerates partial shade or north-facing walls (later ripening).
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained, enriched with organic matter; tolerates loam, sand, chalk; neutral to slightly acid/alkaline pH.
  • Planting time: Autumn to early spring (bare-root preferred in dormant season).
  • Spacing: 1–1.5m apart for bushes or Closer for inclusion in hedge mixes
  • Care: Water well after planting; mulch to suppress weeds; protect from late frosts and strong winds.
  • Pruning: Winter (structural) and summer (to improve air flow and fruiting).
  • Pests/Diseases: Watch for sawfly and mildew.
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