Ribes hirtellum x grossularia (Glenndale)

The Glenndale gooseberry is an excellent variety that tolerates hot summers better than most gooseberries. It is highly disease-resistant and immune to mildew. Derived from European and Native American parent varieties, it has great vigor and productive fruiting. The fruit is purple-red, with a fine flavor, and the plant is thorny. It ripens early in the season. The shrub grows to a height of 3 to 6 feet and spreads to 5 feet. Best suited for Zones 4-7.

Plant Characteristics:

  • Pest Resistance: Very Good
  • Disease Resistance: Very Good
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Heat Tolerance: Good
  • Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
  • Sun Tolerance: Good
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
  • Shade Tolerance: Very Good
  • No Spray: Very Good
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Fresh for Kids: Fair
  • Thorns: Yes
  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Soil Type: Adaptable
  • Edible Type: Fruit
  • Self-Fertile: Yes

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