Ribes uva crispa 'Tixia'

Tixia Gooseberry

Categories: Small Fruits

This red gooseberry is semi-thornless, very vigorous and productive. Fruit is very large with a beautiful, bright red color. Plants are resistant to mildew.


More About Ribes uva crispa 'Tixia'

  • Developed in Switzerland where gooseberries are favorites
  • Cold hardy and disease resistant

Height:

3-5 Ft

Spread:

3-5 Ft

Spacing:

2-4 Ft

Hardiness Zone:

3-7

Ribes uva crispa 'Tixia' Characteristics

Attributes

  • Mass Plant

Critter Resistance

  • Rabbit Resistant

Exposure

  • Sun Tolerant
  • Part Sun/Part Shade

Nature Attraction

  • Songbirds

Soil Moisture Needs

  • Moist
  • Needs well drained soil

Disease Resistance

  • very disease resistant/doesn't require spraying

Fruit Qualities

  • tart flavor
  • distinct flavor

Fruiting Attributes

  • Self-Pollinating/Self-Fruitful
  • small size
  • large size
  • good for eating
  • vigorous grower