Russian White Mulberry vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Sebastien Gooseberry

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Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

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Russian White Mulberry
Sebastien Gooseberry

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a nearly thornless variety that produces medium-sized, red gooseberries. When the berries are fully ripe they are quite sweet and great for fresh eating. They can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. For baking and preserves, they are often picked when under-ripe when they are firm and tart. The general harvest period is anywhere from July to September.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a Canadian variety that was developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station in Ottawa.

Gooseberries are self-pollinating but planting with another variety will increase yields.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Flavor: light sweet taste
Harvest: late July to September
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans