Korean Boxwood vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Korean Boxwood vs Sebastien Gooseberry

Buxus microphylla Koreana

Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

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Sebastien Gooseberry

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Korean Boxwood seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Harvest: late July to September
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans