The ‘Pixwell’ Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa ‘Pixwell’) is a variety of gooseberry known for its great hardiness and reliable productivity. It produces pale green fruits that turn rosy pink when ripe, with a tart flavor ideal for jams, pies, and jellies.
Its name comes from the fact that the fruits detach relatively easily when ripe, making harvesting easier. It has thorns, but generally less aggressive than some older varieties.
It develops a vigorous and well-branched shrub, suitable for the vegetable garden or fruit hedges.
Spring flowers are visited by pollinators, promoting good production.
Botanical name: Ribes uva-crispa ‘Pixwell’
Type: Fruit shrub
Flowering: Spring
Harvest: July
Fruit: Pale green turning pinkish
Flavor: Tart
Height: 1 to 1.5 m
Width: 1 to 1.5 m
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich and well-drained
Hardiness: Zone 3
The ‘Pixwell’ Gooseberry is an excellent choice for those looking for a hardy, productive variety suitable for Quebec's climate, ideal for processing.