Type
green to pink fruit, hardy
Gooseberry variety
Pixwell Gooseberry
An old American cultivar with berries that turn pinkish as they mature. It is hardy and productive, though its flavor is often best when fully ripe.
Season
mid summer
Best for
cold climates, pies
About Pixwell
Pixwell is a hardy American gooseberry with pinkish red ripe berries and a tart flavor that is especially useful for pies, sauces, and preserves. It is productive and has relatively few thorns compared with many older gooseberries.
Growing Pixwell Gooseberry
Pixwell is suited to Zones 3 to 8 and performs well in sun to light shade with regular watering. It is self-fertile; pick fruit when pink for cooking or allow it to deepen in color for a sweeter crop, and monitor for sawfly defoliation.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all gooseberry, see the complete guide.
How to grow GooseberryOther gooseberry varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.