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Ribes americanum

Wild Black Currant

  • »  Bell-shaped flowers, pale yellow to greenish white
  • »  Small round fruit, ripening from green to red and finally black
  • »  Slightly hairy branches and leaves but are identified without thorns
  • »  Edible fruit, used primarily in Jellies

1gal
$25.84
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:125-150 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Edible
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ribes americanum

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ribes americanum

Prefers partial sun and consisently moist soils. Found naturally along streambanks, swamp edges, and open woodllands. Prune to maintain tidy appearance or plant for naturalizing.