Pixwell Gooseberry Plant - 2 Year Old Bare Root Ribes uva-crispa with Light Green & Pink Berries, Zones 3-8

Pixwell Gooseberry Plant Overview

The Pixwell Gooseberry Plant (Ribes uva-crispa) is a versatile fruit-bearing shrub that combines ornamental appeal with edible benefits. This 2-year-old bare root plant produces light green berries that ripen to a pink hue, offering a tart flavor ideal for pies and preserves. Its glossy green leaves transform to a striking purple in the fall, enhancing garden aesthetics throughout the seasons.

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Reaches 4-6 feet tall, suitable for hedges or spaced rows.
• Berry Color: Light green berries maturing to pink with a tart to sweet tart taste.
• Foliage: Glossy green leaves that turn purple in autumn.
• Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
• Hardiness: Adapted to USDA Zones 3-8.
• Care: Low maintenance with regular watering and organic soil amendments.
• Plant Format: Delivered as a 2-year-old bare root plant for easy planting.

Growing Information

Plant the Pixwell Gooseberry in well-draining soil enriched with organic materials such as shredded peat or compost. It prefers locations that warm gradually in spring and can be spaced 3-6 feet apart in rows 6-8 feet apart. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods, to support healthy growth and fruit production. The plant typically produces berries by late May and can live 12-15 years with proper care.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.