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Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ 13cm

Name: Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ 13cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: RibesMrGreenbiο13cm
Price: 10.0 EUR
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Almost thornless green gooseberry · very sweet crisp fruit · compact bush

Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’

No thorns. You can give it a hug 💚

Family: Grossulariaceae · Pot diameter: 13cm · organically grown · Height: approximately 45cm

Large smooth green berries
Very sweet balanced flavour
Compact habit 80–100cm
High mildew tolerance

Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ proves that green fruit can be the sweetest in the garden. Large smooth berries have thin skin, crisp juicy flesh and a balance of sugar and acidity that draws you back to the bush. Its compact almost thornless habit fits easily into a small bed or large container and keeps every berry close, visible and delightfully accessible.

Do not wait for a colour change: ripeness shows when the green berry becomes slightly translucent, full and gives a little to the touch.

What makes it special

‘Mr. Green’ combines sweet dessert fruit, a compact broad habit and almost thornless access in a very small footprint.

Green yet ripe

The smooth berry remains pale green and shows ripeness through translucency, aroma and gentle yielding.

Sweet crisp bite

Thin skin opens into very juicy flesh, with enough acidity to keep high sweetness refreshing.

Small broad bush

Naturally compact growth remains around 80–100cm and fills sideways more than upwards.

Why you will love it: It gives large sweet accessible fruit on a bush that needs neither a large garden nor a battle with spines.

In the garden & on the terracePositioning & plant combinationsThe front of a bright bed or a large container in morning sun, where the whole low broad form can be seen.

Planting position

Ideal position

Plant in sun to bright partial shade and allow 80–100cm in height with 40–60cm spread. In hot regions protect the western side from reflected heat.

Colour & compatibility

Compatible combinations

Airy annual flowers and one low aromatic herb frame the compact bush without hiding it.

Cosmos bipinnatus — Fine tall flowers rise behind the bush while letting light pass between stems.
Nigella damascena — Fine blue flowers temporarily fill outer gaps and are easily removed after flowering.
Ocimum basilicum — In a separate pot beside it, basil adds aroma and summer flowers without root competition.

Care at a glance

Light

Sun to partial shade; avoid fierce reflected heat.

Water

Deep watering when the surface dries, especially while berries fill.

Climate & hardiness

Very good winter hardiness; in a container only the roots need protection from prolonged deep frost.

Safety

Wash fully ripe fruit before eating.

Detailed careComplete care guideSoil, watering, support, feeding and cultivar-specific prevention.

Soil & drainage

Choose fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral reaction. Keep the crown clear and mulch the outer root zone with organic material.

Watering

Water deeply when the surface dries, especially during flowering and while the fruit is swelling. Even moisture helps the thin skin remain supple.

Shape & support

Keep 6–8 short stems opening like a low bowl. Support is usually unnecessary beyond a low ring when outer laterals are laden.

Feeding

Each spring add mature compost and a balanced fruit-shrub feed according to its label. Excess nitrogen crowds the crown and delays wood ripening.

Heat protection

In very hot regions choose morning sun with light afternoon shade. Retain enough foliage around pale fruit to prevent scorching.

Prevent problems

Thin only the crowded centre, water evenly while thin-skinned berries swell and retain enough leaves above the fruit.

From flower to basketFruiting & harvestSimple guidance on pollination, ripening, picking and protecting the crop.

Pollination

‘Mr. Green’ is self-fertile and crops alone. Another cultivar flowering at the same time may improve fruit filling.

When it ripens

The main harvest comes from late June into early July.

How to harvest

Wait until the berry is pale green, slightly translucent and full. Hold the short stalk and lift gently.

Fruit protection

Use a small netted dome over a frame and temporary light shade only during fierce heat.

After planting: maintain even moisture, let the low crown fill and remove only branches touching the soil.

Clear pruning planHow to prune this fruiting plantLate winter · very light shortening in early summer

When to prune

Late winter · very light shortening in early summer

‘Mr. Green’ is naturally low and broad, so pruning is not for reducing height; it opens small windows of light and retains short fruiting laterals. Renew a few old stems and avoid uniform clipping.

Build

Low bowl

Choose 5–6 short outward-facing stems and remove only broken or very low competitors.

Action: Choose 5–6 short outward-facing stems and remove only broken or very low competitors.

Retain: Keep a full crown with a small clear centre.

Train

Lit berries

Remove one crossing stem from the centre. In early summer shorten only an overlong non-fruiting lateral after five leaves.

Action: Remove one crossing stem from the centre. In early summer shorten only an overlong non-fruiting lateral after five leaves.

Retain: Keep short fruiting spurs and protective foliage above green berries.

Renew

Small renewal

Cut 1–2 of the darkest old stems at ground level and choose the same number of low new replacements.

Action: Cut 1–2 of the darkest old stems at ground level and choose the same number of low new replacements.

Retain: Keep 6–8 stems of different ages without changing the natural broad outline.

New / productive — retainOld or exhausted woodCut point

Clean tools

Use sharp, clean tools suited to the diameter of the wood.

After harvest

Remove only one exhausted twig touching the soil. Leave healthy foliage to feed the roots.

Do not do this: Do not cut every tip to keep it low; it is already compact and clipping creates a dense shaded shell.

Development over timeHow the plant developsA realistic path from establishment to mature form.

Broad crown

Short stems open sideways at low level and quickly fill a small space.

Green berries

Short fruiting laterals hold large smooth fruit among lobed leaves.

Translucent ripeness

Ripe fruit remains green but becomes brighter, fuller and slightly translucent.

Mature habit & dimensions

Mature form in 3–5 years

Height 0.8–1mSpread 0.4–0.6mCompact broad bush

Mature ‘Mr. Green’ has a low broad crown, short fruiting laterals and large smooth pale-green berries beneath protective leaves.

Form through the seasons

Spring flowers · fruit late June

EASYCRISP®Almost thornlessVery sweet green

SpringShort stems fill with greenish flowers among compact lobed foliage.

Early summerLarge smooth berries stay green and become translucent as they sweeten.

Ripe fruit remains pale green. Judge it by greater translucence, a slightly yielding feel and sweet flavour, not by a change to red.

What to expect after planting: Short stems open sideways at low level and quickly fill a small space.

History & originCultivar originThe compact green EASYCRISP® selection chosen for exceptional sweetness, thin skin and almost thornless picking.

‘Mr. Green’ emerged from Lubera’s long-running gooseberry programme in Switzerland and Germany. Breeders crossed European dessert-fruited cultivars with resilient North American lines, pursuing fewer spines, mildew tolerance and better flavour.

Among the many seedlings, an unusually low broad bush stood out. Its large smooth berries remained pale green when ripe, yet tasting trials showed very high sweetness, thin skin, abundant juice and enough acidity for a clean finish.

The selection was named ‘Mr. Green’ and joined the EASYCRISP® range. Its name deliberately highlighted ripe green fruit, while compact growth and the almost thornless zone established it as one of the most practical choices for small spaces.

Greenleaf for Plant NerdsScientific details nobody asked forBotanical detail behind the plant's appearance and behaviour

Ripeness without anthocyanin

During ripening sugars rise and acids fall, but red-anthocyanin synthesis remains low. Chlorophyll is diluted and the berry becomes more translucent rather than turning red.

Compact architecture

Small final height results from shorter internodes and early lateral branching. Leaf area remains sufficient to feed large berries within a small crown volume.

Frequently asked questions

Six practical answers for choosing, growing, harvesting and pruning this exact cultivar.

01Does it need another plant?

No. It is self-fertile, while another cultivar with similar flowering time may enhance fruit set.

02How large does it become?

Approximately 80–100cm high and 40–60cm wide, with naturally low broad growth.

03Is it suitable for a container?

Yes. Its compact habit suits a large container with even watering and light afternoon shade.

04When is the fruit picked?

From late June into early July, when green berries become bright, translucent and slightly yielding.

05How do I know it is ripe if it stays green?

Ripe fruit becomes brighter and translucent, fills out and gives very slightly to the touch.

06When should it be pruned?

In late winter remove a little old wood; in early summer shorten only overlong non-fruiting laterals.

Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ 13cm

Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ 13cm

What makes it special

Green yet ripe

Sweet crisp bite

Small broad bush

Ideal position

Compatible combinations

Care at a glance

Light

Water

Climate & hardiness

Safety

Soil & drainage

Watering

Shape & support

Feeding

Heat protection

Prevent problems

Pollination

When it ripens

How to harvest

Fruit protection

Low bowl

Lit berries

Small renewal

Clean tools

After harvest

Broad crown

Green berries

Translucent ripeness

Mature habit & dimensions

Form through the seasons

Ripeness without anthocyanin

Compact architecture

Frequently asked questions

Ribes uva-crispa EASYCRISP® ‘Mr. Green’ 13cm — Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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