Black Velvet Gooseberry Rooted Starter Plant | Worcesterberry Hybrid, Self-Pollinating, Zones 4–7

About This Plant

Black Velvet Gooseberry is a deciduous fruiting shrub, a hybrid of gooseberry and Worcesterberry. This rooted starter plant is propagated from a healthy fruiting shrub and prepared for shipping. It features medium-sized, dark red berries with a rich, sweet flavor suitable for fresh eating, baking, jams, juices, and desserts. It is self-pollinating and suitable for home orchards and edible landscapes.

What You Will Receive

1 live Black Velvet Gooseberry rooted starter plant shipped bare root with roots protected for transit. The plant is healthy, established, and prepared for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Black Velvet Gooseberry
• Botanical Name: Ribes × Black Velvet (Gooseberry × Worcesterberry Hybrid)
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
• Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment
• Mature Height: 3–6 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–7
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil and water regularly during the first growing season. This self-pollinating shrub may begin producing fruit as early as the following year with proper care. Dormancy during cooler seasons is a normal part of its growth cycle.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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