Ribes uva-crispa 'Black Velvet' (Gooseberry)

Ribes uva-crispa 'Black Velvet' is a thorny deciduous shrub that produces a heavy crop of sweet and juicy berries. The plant has a compact, rounded growth habit with deep purple, nearly black foliage that contrasts beautifully with the green berries. It blooms in spring with small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers.