Schubert Chokecherry vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Schubert Chokecherry vs Sebastien Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

Prunus virginiana Schubert

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Sebastien Gooseberry
Schubert Chokecherry

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.

Schubert Chokecherry is similar to a western chokecherry but features beautiful purple-red leaves throughout the summer.

This small, flowering tree is perfectly suited as an ornamental for city yards.

The fruit from this tree is a staff favourite for jams, jellies, and wines.

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Schubert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans

Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Fall colour: dark red
Flowers: white
Fruit: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Berries: edible dark red berries, 10mm diameter, pitted, tart, good
Harvest: late July to September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no