Ribes thacherianum - Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry (Plant) gloves Edible cherries are also favored

Edible cherries are also favored by birds and other wildlife

Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand

high elevations

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Ribes thacherianum - Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry (Plant) gloves Edible cherries are also favoredVery handsome, fast growing shrub. Dark berries, showy flowers. Attracts birds. Protect from hot inland sun. A very rare gooseberry only from Santa Cruz Island. Plant Characteristics Family Name Grossulariaceae Species Name Ribes thacherianum Common Name Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Coast Part Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering