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Red Currant

Red Currant

Ribes rubrum

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

Red currant is a productive deciduous shrub bearing translucent bright red berries in mid-summer, prized for fresh eating, jams, and preserves. Hardy and long-lived, it requires minimal maintenance and thrives in cool climates.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–6′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefitpollinator nectaryhedgerow

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
cutting, layering, division

Companion Planting